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Martell has long championed freedom, audacity and excellence, and is continuing its cultural journey by shining a spotlight on the people and platforms shaping Afrobeats from within.—
Nkosiyati Khumalo,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025 -
In 1930, in an act of extraordinary audacity, St. Clair even testified against the N.Y.P.D. for corruption.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
11 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
11 Dec. 2024
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That said, James Cameron's epic reaches the pinnacle of disaster-movie impudence with the distasteful suggestion that the most celebrated tragedy of the 20th century occurred because a few lookouts were distracted by Kate and Leo sucking face.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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But it’s got impudence and élan, and a feeling for life on the margins of English society.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Ahead of training camp and preseason action, LaFleur has received major disrespect.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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There are times when what appears to be rudeness or laziness could stem from personal struggles or stress.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The rappers spent part of 2024 trading diss tracks in what turned out to be one of the most high-profile beefs in hip-hop history.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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After years of collaborating with DJ Khaled, the 28-year-old rapper had a pointed diss for the Miami artist in a new track teased on a livestream.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
30 July 2025
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“Forwardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwardness. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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