gangster

Example Sentences

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One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"They thought I was some international gangster," he said during one interview.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Many of the movies of the era picked up on this theme and offered people solace by turning the tables—especially the new genre of gangster movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"Sinners," the tale of gangster twins returning home to a supernatural and segregated Deep South in the 1930s, has already made Academy Awards history with its whopping 16 nominations.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

He’s wearing a weird hat, one of those old gangster movie ones, and there’s white surfer hair sticking out every which way under it.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson