How to Use strong language in a Sentence

strong language

noun
  • Despite its mature themes, there is not much strong language throughout this movie.
    — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Aug. 2024
  • He has been known to use strong language in his speeches, interviews and rallies.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Any mention of firearms may summon them, but cursing and other strong language can too.
    — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The desire for strong language to match heinous acts is only natural.
    — WIRED, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Babies have lots of different strengths, and there are many pathways to strong language skills.
    — Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Contains some suggestive dancing and song lyrics with strong language.
    — Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Videos of the encounter — with strong language — can be seen by clicking these Instagram links.
    — Mark Price, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The strong language of our Master confirms this description.
    — Jorian Clarke, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Contains strong language and a brief moment involving the threat of violence.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Contains sequences of action and violence, and strong language.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Still, the violence and strong language is pretty consistent throughout so this may be better suited for the tween set.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Doncic claimed after the game Bitadze used strong language in Serbian about his family.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The film also features mature humor, strong language, and some moments of body horror that might be a little much for younger viewers.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Contains some strong language and suggestive/drug references.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
  • Contains fantasy action and violence and some strong language.
    — Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Contains brief strong language and some disturbing images of radiation burns.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Organizers debated whether to include signs with strong language.
    — Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Contains mature thematic material, some strong language and brief drug use.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Yellen has used unusually strong language for a former central banker to warn Congress against messing with the debt ceiling.
    — Matt Egan, CNN, 31 Mar. 2023
  • This spooky and intense experience features nudity, violence and strong language, so leave the kids at home.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Contains disturbing images, including scenes of torture, and some strong language.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The new settings will also hide posts with strong language, certain risky stunts and marijuana paraphernalia.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Directed by North Central theater students, the play is about life, love and loss and includes strong language and mature themes.
    — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Contains marijuana use and smoking throughout, some violence, and brief strong language.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Contains sequences of action and violence, strong language and some suggestive and drug references.
    — Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
  • But opposition to it surfaced last week in unexpectedly strong language.
    — Teresa Watanabestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Senior Israeli officials are publicly using strong language to warn Hezbollah that fighting could break out at any time.
    — Elliott Goat, The Week Uk, theweek, 30 July 2024
  • Key Takeaways Talking, singing, and playing with your child builds the foundation for strong language skills—starting in infancy.
    — Holly Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
  • During his postgame news conference, Sarkisian used strong language to describe his feelings about the report going viral in sports media.
    — Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025

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