truculence
Example Sentences
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Its approach to union organizing activity may not be entirely welcoming, but seems to lack the truculence and hostility shown by retailers such as Starbucks and Amazon.
From Los Angeles Times
Musk reacted to McCormick’s ruling with characteristic truculence.
From Los Angeles Times
Perhaps what the Panthers need is a few more bounces and a little less truculence.
From Washington Times
One can consider DeSantis’s dislikes admirable but still wonder: Do most Republicans, does the nation, want another president defined by truculence?
From Washington Post
While Bobby knew of Jackie’s reputation for truculence and tolerated him nevertheless, he was careful not to include him in all areas of his life, knowing instinctively when Beers wouldn’t be welcomed by others.
From Literature
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