as in gall
shameless boldness
she had the audaciousness to complain when I refused to do her job as well as my own
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Noun
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025 -
Jason, who Reed has the gall to say might not be worth avenging, does Helen one more good turn from beyond the grave.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The occipital nerves are located here and extend up the back of your head.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the December consumer price index, released Wednesday, likely helped soothe some of those nerves.—
Rocio Fabbro,
Quartz,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The brand thrives on a rebel heart, embracing individuality, audacity, and the freedom to exist beyond conventional boundaries.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Defensive line coach Andre Patterson actually had the audacity during an early December interview to blame the secondary for the team’s horrific run defense while skirting blame for the line.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, Wyden said chutzpah can help not just his colleagues at the Capitol, but all Americans, build better lives for themselves.—
Judy Kurtz,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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The ball whistling just past the post seemed almost incidental to those admiring his chutzpah.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ani is one of HQ’s best girls, and Madison plays her with a bawdy effrontery and a disarming grin that seems to widen by a mile under neon lights.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2024
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Wu, notably, is framed as the instigator in the relationship; Cheung has a few priceless reaction shots, as Lam can’t believe—or, ultimately, resist—his student’s seductive effrontery.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
23 July 2024
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Los Angeles’ young defense has a ton of confidence after a dominating, record-tying performance against the Vikings.—
Mark Ross,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The only way is to give some confidence to the players is to win games.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In the beginning, many scoffed at the temerity of a peanut farmer and one-term governor running for the highest office in the land.—
Scott Kraft,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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The simple truth is that the DOJ is always on the warpath against businesses possessing the temerity to not just meet the needs of consumers, but lead them.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Nov. 2024
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