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But he also was a derelict parent, treated women boorishly and was disrespectful of entire cultures — even those from which he borrowed ideas.

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023

And the fact that some of your higher-ups don’t seem to notice he courts their good opinion while acting boorishly isn’t shocking.

From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2019

Although Richards amazingly could now stretch and bend his body into any shape as Mr. Fantastic, for example, he could be as boorishly long-winded and pompous as ever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2018

I hope someday soon she will wish she had behaved less boorishly in celebrating her great achievement.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 14, 2016

You have been acting boorishly and disgracefully all evening.

From The Long Shadow by B. M. Bower


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