Sentence examples for connotations that some from inspiring English sources

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The term self-mutilation is also sometimes used, although this phrase evokes connotations that some find worrisome, inaccurate, or offensive.

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He draws a firm line, however, between this definition and the sexually predatory connotations that surround some of the great classical choreographers, such as George Balanchine (who married five of his ballerinas) and Frederick Ashton (who, though now widely believed to have been gay, was obsessed with his muse, Margot Fonteyn).

While it should be a neutral term, it has developed some connotations that are likely misleading.

But the word terminal itself, which supplies the title for Steven Spielberg's new film opening today nationwide, also has some darker connotations that tug against its unassuming everyday meaning.

Mr Morsi's office said it had not been consulted by the generals and that "some of its phrases have connotations that may cause confusion in the complicated national scene" and "threaten the social peace no matter what the motivation".

Spirituality often carries connotations that set it apart from piety.

"Happenings" have pop connotations that conjure up 1960s youth culture and hippies in public, joyful rebellion.

It now has many names, with political and economic connotations that offer many theories and interpretations.

"And teenagers are aware of all the negative connotations that go with it".

This epithet has widely understood connotations that go far beyond Vietnam.

Others might employ historical connotations that produce an adjustment to the understanding of place.

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