strong language

noun

: offensive words
The movie contains some strong language.

Examples of strong language in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Storm Prediction Center used strong language in its fire weather outlook Wednesday, indicating a critical to extreme fire danger may lead to a ‘wildfire outbreak,’ with several wildfires sparking during the day. Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024 Organizers debated whether to include signs with strong language. Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 Republicans hold a political advantage on immigration For Biden, his strong language is just the latest example of how he's sought to flip the script on Republicans and attack on an issue that has been a political liability for him. Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024 The signs with strong language have been placed near the exit on the final wall to spark conversations as people leave the exhibit. Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 Contains some strong language, suggestive material and mature thematic elements. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Contains disturbing images, including scenes of torture, and some strong language. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024 Contains marijuana use and smoking throughout, some violence, and brief strong language. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024 Contains mature thematic material, some strong language and brief drug use. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024

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“Strong language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20language. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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