bragging
Example Sentences
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Competition—for capital, a record valuation, or good old-fashioned bragging rights—is the other factor.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
It’s hard to imagine his administration being competent enough to fake such actions without at least one conspiracist letting the secret out, even by drunkenly bragging about it to a would-be mistress.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
“We are basically playing for bragging rights. We take a lot of pride in it. Saying you’re the best in the world is really something,” Atlaschi said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Now, no matter what happens, Liverpool will always have the bragging rights of the first derby at the Hill Dickinson.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Daisy said, “You’re always bragging what a good tree climber you are. Why didn’t you climb the tree and get the ribbons back for me?”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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