stigma
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It was an off-speed pitch first derived from the forkball that hadn’t been popular since the age of the Walkman—and its reputation for shredding elbows had given it a stigma.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"That can lead to there being stigma and shame around the topic, and that's when people feel isolated and alone."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
In fact, Donovan’s courage in confronting the stigma of mental health in professional sports likely made the journey easier for those who followed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
India's transgender population was estimated at nearly 500,000 in the 2011 census, although activists say stigma and underreporting mask the true figure.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
The place clearly had a stigma attached to it now, and nowhere was that better embodied than on the football held.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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