pugnacity
Example Sentences
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He had better pick up his pace of invectives if he wants to compete in the Republican pugnacity sweepstakes.
From Washington Post
She appreciates the calm Biden has brought to the White House, especially after Trump’s pugnacity.
From Los Angeles Times
On Sunday, more Portuguese are likely to value those traits than Ventura’s pugnacity.
From Washington Times
A child of New York’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, Aiello retained the pugnacity he learned on city streets.
From Washington Times
Williams credited Sharapova’s renowned pugnacity but then took a mid-sentence trip back to the reality of the match when she said, “One point here or there, she could have won at least another game.”
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
