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Discover LudwigThe phrase "derogatory by" is not grammatically correct and does not make sense in a sentence.
It is possible that you are trying to use the word "derogatory" as an adjective to describe something or someone who is being disparaging or critical. In that case, you could say "derogatory remarks by" or "derogatory statements by" to indicate who is making the derogatory comments. Here is an example: The politician's speech was filled with derogatory remarks by his opponents, causing a stir among the audience.
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I didn't mean anything derogatory by it.
"I meant absolutely nothing derogatory by the reference to a great and honorable people.
Producers were concerned that the anti-gay slur could be deemed derogatory by viewers of the reality TV show.
This would once have been described as a "women's picture", a term now considered derogatory by those who forget that female cinema audiences once greatly outnumbered male ones.
("I did not mean anything derogatory by saying that I loved their look and their professionalism," she noted when questioned about these remarks).
Even President Fernando Henrique Cardoso has said he has "a foot in the kitchen," a slang term, considered derogatory by some blacks, that is used to describe light-skinned, apparently white people with some black origins.
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Birmingham's supporters are generally referred to as "Bluenoses" in the media and by the fans themselves; the name is also used in a derogatory manner by fans of other clubs.
Hack — that's not a derogatory statement, by the way".
"Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr Trump".
NBC dropped Miss Universe when the broadcaster jettisoned The Apprentice last month due to "derogatory statements" by Trump regarding immigrants.
Derogatory remarks by a pair of Polish radio hosts about their Ukrainian housekeepers escalated into an international incident this week, forcing them to issue an on-air apology.
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