matador

Example Sentences

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We meet Iñaki, the manager here who is appropriately more matador than barkeep.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Married couple Juan and Juan are also pleased to hear that a matador has come out, but don't quite see eye to eye on the broader issue.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

We will see a Charlo that will attempt to use his speed, and move in and out and try to keep Álvarez at distance — a matador trying to keep the Mexican bull at bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2023

“It’s sad that people who don’t know anything about our sector want to make laws about us,” said Sergio Alzate, 22, an aspiring matador and pupil at the city’s bullfighting school.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

The Old Man stared back at Alaska like a bull at a matador, then raised a hand to his sagging face and slowly rubbed the white stubble on his cheek.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green