Examples of pugilist in a Sentence
a pugilist with the trademark of the boxing ring: a nose that showed signs of having been broken on more than one occasion
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The state’s sole House seat was captured by Mary Peltola, a relatively moderate mainstream Democrat, who thwarted a comeback bid by the far-right pugilist Sarah Palin.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2023
Jake Paul, pugilist, notorious internet personality and digital entrepreneur, is making his first foray into feature film.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 June 2023
In a post-truth world, pugilists and zealots dismiss such scholarly arguments as apologia for Muslim violence or as a weak case for pluralism that divests Hindus of their rights as the majority.
—Supriya Gandhi, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2020
Most obvious are the pugilists: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who regularly call out Trump's character flaws, ideological inconsistencies and electoral losses.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
Jake Paul, the social media personality and Disney Channel star turned professional boxer, is set to make his feature film debut in a combat sports drama backed by Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street Paul will star as a small-town youth rising to international fame as a pugilist.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2023
Armed with a thick Boston accent and a direct and brusque nature, Baker is a former union shop steward known as a rhetorical pugilist.
—Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
When covid-19 shut down touring in 2020, Ian Shelton — drummer and vocalist for sonic pugilists Regional Justice Center — had to regroup.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
Bruno was a pugilist and an ideologue.
—Corey S. Powell, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2014
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2023
Jake Paul, pugilist, notorious internet personality and digital entrepreneur, is making his first foray into feature film.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 June 2023
In a post-truth world, pugilists and zealots dismiss such scholarly arguments as apologia for Muslim violence or as a weak case for pluralism that divests Hindus of their rights as the majority.
—Supriya Gandhi, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2020
Most obvious are the pugilists: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who regularly call out Trump's character flaws, ideological inconsistencies and electoral losses.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
Jake Paul, the social media personality and Disney Channel star turned professional boxer, is set to make his feature film debut in a combat sports drama backed by Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street Paul will star as a small-town youth rising to international fame as a pugilist.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2023
Armed with a thick Boston accent and a direct and brusque nature, Baker is a former union shop steward known as a rhetorical pugilist.
—Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
When covid-19 shut down touring in 2020, Ian Shelton — drummer and vocalist for sonic pugilists Regional Justice Center — had to regroup.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
Bruno was a pugilist and an ideologue.
—Corey S. Powell, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2014
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First Known Use
circa 1740, in the meaning defined above
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“Pugilist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pugilist. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.
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