pugilist
Example Sentences
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Philadelphia paid tribute to its fictional hometown pugilist by placing his image at the top of the 72 steps that he ran up in a memorable scene from the inaugural film in 1976.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
A chance to flex your big vocabulary: Do you know which activity a pugilist engages in?
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
He also bested Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 44, who has made a name for herself as a clever pugilist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
Deborah, being the flinty pugilist that she is, resents her younger comedy twin for pushing her to be more attuned to progressive, empathetic viewpoints.
From Salon ● May 24, 2024
Ever the political pugilist who felt obliged to answer every bell, Adams refused to back away from his belief that the new American government needed a strong executive presence.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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