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swaggering

[swag-er-ing] / ˈswæg ər ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
bullying
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It is now narrowly focused on District of Columbia news and politics, making it less a swaggering international newspaper than a publication whose purview matches Politico’s.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2026

A swaggering drifter named Hal Carter arrives in town looking for work, and by sunset he has thrown the community, especially the fragile Madge Owens, into emotional turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Reiner injects warmth and realism to Sorkin’s swaggering original script, loaded with wonky dialogue and walk-and-talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The “Saturday Night Live” head writer made the most of his time on two legs, playing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as a swaggering, pro wrestling-esque maniac.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

At first when the troops had arrived, swaggering around so bold and gay, I had really admired them.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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