What is the meaning of the word "yellow journalism"?

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  1. a type of sensationalist writing that is used to sell more copies of a certain print by means of catching one's attention with a flashy or shocking title copy to clipboard noun
    • Yellow journalism was always frowned upon in my journalism class, but I have to admit that I did sneak in certain titles every now and then just to attract readers. copy to clipboard

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