bravado

Example Sentences

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On the battlefield, the situation is far more complex — and dangerous — than the administration’s bravado suggests.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

“I completely lost my equilibrium,” he says with none of the bravado that was previously a trademark.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

In an early review, Le Monde praised the book, saying: "Gisele Pelicot tells her story without bravado or self-pity."

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of the Boss, brimming with bravado onstage but nearing a breakdown at home, recently earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

No energy was wasted on bravado or idle threats.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss