bouncer

Example Sentences

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At the end of the fifth Test against Australia, it emerged Harry Brook was punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on the white-ball tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The host is a former bouncer for”The Jerry Springer Show.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Glenn walked toward another bar, where he got into an argument with a bouncer who denied him entry.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Last month the Yorkshireman apologised after he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during England's tour of New Zealand before the recent Ashes series in Australia, admitting to a "terrible mistake".

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

At first I was scared the bouncer might say, “Sorry, kids, I need ID,” but then I realized that would be fine.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King