rhetoric
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"For us, Wadagni represents a new generation of leadership, less about rhetoric and more about impact," Fayomi added.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
“While we have that debate, we should de-escalate the rhetoric and tactics and try to have fewer explosions in fewer homes, figuratively and literally,” Altman wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
His agenda also combined pro-family rhetoric with handouts for parents who have children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Swinney said some of the rhetoric on immigration had been "inflammatory" and backed calls for the UK government to allow asylum seekers to work.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Nor— coming from a humble background—could he automatically be expected to have a confident grasp of classical rhetoric.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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