pugilist
Example Sentences
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What consequential life experiences have I missed, taunting my eyeballs, indulging this social media imp turned experimental pugilist as he bumbles around the ring with has-beens and never-weres?
He also bested Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 44, who has made a name for herself as a clever pugilist.
From Los Angeles Times
Huston’s heart is certainly in the right place and the narrative corner he’s written for Mike to fight his way out of isn’t an untenable one for a pugilist melodrama.
From Los Angeles Times
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
He was the ultimate pugilist, a proper athlete in the heavyweight division.
From BBC
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