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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Jordan is portrayed as mean-spirited and manipulative in the book.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And for very good if slightly mean-spirited reasons.
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Mix this with personality quirks: Gossip, grudges, jealousies, mean-spirited behavior, lack of trust.
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No more scoring mean-spirited points to show up the other side.
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One stereotype that will never die is the dishonest and mean-spirited politician.