have the audacity
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“And now the teachers have the audacity to ask for more,” said Van Winkle, who spoke during a portion of the Board of Education meeting set aside for union input.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
I think it actually sticks the landing so beautifully that it's difficult for me to have the audacity to believe that we're doing anything other than what I think Colleen has already done.
From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024
To those in America targeting Tyla, she says: "To have the audacity to question somebody's self-identification and replace it with your own - that's ridiculous. You are not progressive."
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023
“You have the audacity to tell us to eat ketchup sandwiches for our art,” Mr. Mosley shouted.
From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022
“I refuse to let those folks in that office demean me because I have the audacity to ask for help.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
