: the sending of sexually explicit messages or images by cell phone
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Fast forward to last fall, when Kennedy was caught up in a bizarre sexting scandal with glamorous New York magazine political reporter, Olivia Nuzzi, who, at 31, was half his age.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
Red Bull’s 2024 season kicked off with a sexting scandal that threatened the future of its team principal and ended with Max Verstappen claiming a fourth world title in a row.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There is excess exposure to pornography, sexting, gambling and bullying.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Huma Abedin Says Anger Toward Ex-Husband Anthony Weiner and His Many Scandals 'Almost Killed Me'
The politician has been involved in a string of sexting scandals through the years.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
Red Bull’s 2024 season kicked off with a sexting scandal that threatened the future of its team principal and ended with Max Verstappen claiming a fourth world title in a row.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There is excess exposure to pornography, sexting, gambling and bullying.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Huma Abedin Says Anger Toward Ex-Husband Anthony Weiner and His Many Scandals 'Almost Killed Me'
The politician has been involved in a string of sexting scandals through the years.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Sexting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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