pugilist

Example Sentences

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What consequential life experiences have I missed, taunting my eyeballs, indulging this social media imp turned experimental pugilist as he bumbles around the ring with has-beens and never-weres?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

He also bested Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 44, who has made a name for herself as a clever pugilist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

Deborah, being the flinty pugilist that she is, resents her younger comedy twin for pushing her to be more attuned to progressive, empathetic viewpoints.

From Salon • May 24, 2024

He was the ultimate pugilist, a proper athlete in the heavyweight division.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Ever the political pugilist who felt obliged to answer every bell, Adams refused to back away from his belief that the new American government needed a strong executive presence.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis