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insolent

[in-suh-luhnt] / ˈɪn sə lənt /


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I spoke of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field; Of hairbreadth ’scapes i’ th’ imminent deadly breach; Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Be insolent, break the rules, don’t doubt your instincts and buy your freedom by working on the cheap.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 29, 2025

Fans were momentarily disappointed, but nothing could detract from the insolent, messy glory of tracks like Club Classics or Sympathy Is A Knife.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2025

“These are absolutely unfounded, insolent accusations about the head of the Russian state,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 2024

Lupita raised her eyebrows at her brother’s insolent tone.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty




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