bruiser

Example Sentences

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And although he wasn’t conventionally big or fast, he turned into a bruiser who used his low center of gravity—and a certain inherited family gift—to shed defenders half a foot taller than he was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As urban lizards go, it’s a bruiser, with bodies up to 7 inches long.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

John Prescott was an old-style political bruiser who played a vital role in the New Labour project.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2024

She was kind of a faded lady, and he had a milder look than his bruiser boys.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck