arrogance
Example Sentences
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"The perception is that coaches feel a kind of arrogance from referees," Hagege added.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
On the issue of whether Germany should also address human rights concerns in the region, Lenz said that any overt displays of "moral arrogance" would be "rather counterproductive".
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
The ostentatious displays of deference he demanded, and received, from heads of state and CEOs manifested an arrogance that enraged some participants and a vulgarity that revolted others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
That gossip set the tone for the story of Hollywood: adventure, pathos, arrogance, comedy and a dramatic twist ending.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
Biblical writers saw the magnificent, 270-foot-high Tower of Babel as an emblem of man’s arrogance in trying to reach heaven.
From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell
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