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slanderous

[slan-der-uhs] / ˈslæn dər əs /


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As Mr. Mintzker traces the origins and purposes behind that slanderous 1602 pamphlet, he encounters the work of Jacob Schudt, a German theologian and devout Lutheran who around 1714 began publishing his four-volume “Jewish Memorabilia.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Meanwhile, one fan filed a $100m lawsuit against the NFL, external over "slanderous statements" about Sanders which "influenced the NFL's decision-making process".

From BBC Aug. 26, 2025

He and others considered the allegation that he might not be a Trump supporter to be slanderous.

From Slate May 6, 2024

The lawsuit alleges the principal and the district violated the California Education Code, which provides strong protections for student journalism and free speech with few exceptions, such as content that is obscene, libelous or slanderous.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2024

He asked for support against the slanderous spirit.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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