maverick
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His unfiltered comments are part of his self-styled image as a maverick, which found traction in a nation where corruption, red tape and institutional dysfunction impact people's lives at every level.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
It recounted, “In his later years, Peter enjoyed being a maverick and the center of controversy.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
In reality, Ms. Allen argues, Betjeman was a maverick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
He faces competition from fellow rap maverick Tyler, The Creator with his wildly inventive Chromakopia; and reunited hip-hop duo Clipse, whose Let God Sort Em Out is their first release since 2009.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
But a few maverick friends and I deliberately strayed from the herd.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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