slighting

Example Sentences

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Black vultures have a massive 5 foot wing span, slighting smaller than the turkey vulture.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2022

After some accused her of unnecessarily forcing a link between the “Hustlers” star and the “Euphoria” star, @NBAgladiator clarified that she’s “not slighting either woman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2022

“They do not want to be seen as slighting China,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

I know that this sort of inclusive approach to pregnancy is popular, but frankly, I don't know how to phrase questions for the person who is actually carrying the child without slighting the co-parent.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2021

I’d thought I was getting back at her for slighting me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu