gall

Example Sentences

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And then he has the gall to justify his expenses by saying that we do need two cars.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

Two police officers attended at about 19:20 and had assessed his death as "non-suspicious" on account of an operation wound from recent gall bladder surgery.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Tucked into the speeches lauding Lee’s accomplishments, more than one supporter called out Taylor for having the gall to go after her.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

And ultimately that gall led to his downfall.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

After Grandpa went back to work just before Christmas, Aunt Loma had the gall to go ask him herself to raise Camp’s pay.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns