manhood

Example Sentences

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He likened the war to a test of manhood for boys.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

At the time, however, the frontier – with its rugged cowboys, miners and railroad men – defined American manhood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

A problem of our age is the strategic non sequiturs that leaders turn into tests of their prestige and manhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The charro figure, long celebrated in cinema and music, is as much an embodiment of manhood and culture in Mexico as the cowboy is in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

“We wouldn’t have to live in this garbage dump if you had any manhood in you,” she said.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright