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The family came vividly alive—we sensed Augustine’s role as nurturing mother, as well as the cockiness of the older son.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

Natural talent allied with the cockiness that comes with knowing you are more gifted than your rivals made him an irresistible force.

From BBC May 13, 2024

Nearly two months later, Newsom’s cockiness appears misplaced.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2024

He has a confidence that borders on cockiness.

From Seattle Times Nov. 10, 2023

Surely her cockiness, her optimism and energy, her pizzazz, will get her out of this.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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