bluster

Example Sentences

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He argued that while Duterte used "bluster and hyperbole" in his speeches, he also frequently ordered authorities only to shoot in self-defence.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The tough talk from the White House might be just bluster, but the U.S. stock market sank in Tuesday trading and was on track for its worst loss in two months.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Strickland’s lawyer said that Strickland’s claims and promises to Boyd were all bluster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

There are some people who are all about bluff and bluster, and I guess that’s fine and works well on Twitter, but there are others who are keeping their eyes on the prize.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

So it was just bluster that you might never go back to the castle.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman