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Hearstling

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Hearst·​ling | \ ˈhərstliŋ \
plural -s

Definition of Hearstling

: a journalist employed by or sharing the views of W. R. Hearst : a reactionary journalist how the Hearstlings will howl at the call for the repeal of the ban— K. N. Stewart

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History and Etymology for Hearstling

W. R. Hearst + English -ling

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“Hearstling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hearstling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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