Those so-called friends of hers are a bad influence on her.

But not everyone is happy at this so-called outsourcing of tutors.

Yes, but I am suggesting to you that there is a distinction between truth and so-called reality.

If those so-called friends let you hang around them just so they can feel better about themselves, who are the real losers?

These are universal principles, not just for people who call themselves journalists but for anyone who wants to be trusted for what they say or write.