thugs

Example Sentences

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"They began organising traffic and clearing the markets, removing the street vendors who were blocking the roads. We felt protected from thugs and thieves."

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

Braxton: Gaitok’s “eureka” moment when he recognizes the thugs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

Bishop Edward Mwai said that unnamed people had mobilised "thugs" to disrupt the church service, reports the Star website.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025

I tell Russ about how my grandfather stole money from the thugs he worked for so he could take my grandmother back to Ireland.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick