goon

Example Sentences

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Private sector workers won the right to form unions and strike under the National Labor Relations Board, largely ending the union-busting and goon violence of decades past.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

The unwieldy action rom-com “Novocaine” makes a convincing argument that its lead, Jack Quaid, can do it all: woo the girl, shoot the goon and tickle the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

Even if the goon gets caught, you still have to go store by store to argue that the fraudulent purchase wasn’t legitimate and hope the debt is forgiven.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2025

“I’m not sure how 1 will feel about the goon squad,” Lieutenant Middleton wrote.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

Nailer shuddered at the thought of his father with goon muscle like the half-men at his beck and call.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi