swashbuckling
Example Sentences
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France ended their turgid November campaign with a lacklustre 48-33 win over the Wallabies after failing to live up to expectations as a swashbuckling side capable of challenging the world's best under coach Fabien Galthie.
From Barron's
In Celtic's swashbuckling four-goal rout of Falkirk midweek - his first game back on the touchline - there was a unity and urgency that had been absent in recent teams.
From BBC
There was no doubting that the side played some swashbuckling football under Postecoglou, but they conceded 65 times last term, to finish with a negative goal difference of one.
From BBC
Come for the swashbuckling — and the chance to learn some sword-fighting moves — but stay for the emotional adventure.
From Los Angeles Times
They believe that their swashbuckling hero can add colour to their dreams and magic to their lives.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
