gangster
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El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader branded the US president a "gangster".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
"They thought I was some international gangster," he said during one interview.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
There are amusing moments in murder mysteries and gangster sagas; sometimes one needs a break.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
And you, HefFernan, should get down on your two knees every night and thank God you’re not aYank for if you were, Heffernan, you’d be the greatest gangster on two sides of the Atlantic.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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