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swanking

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present participle of swank

as in vaunting

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Urushadze presents a sympathetic portrait of Niaz, a man who once embodied a certain type of swaggering masculinity but now seems adrift in the modern world.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
But Marx, 61, a former Marine and expert in martial arts, is nothing if not swaggering.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

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Davis has spoken extensively about his role in the case, including in interviews with Los Angeles police and the media, in a 2019 tell-all book and during several bragging interviews done to promote the publication.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Pitt receiver Tyreek Robinson’s fishing habit might never have reached Narduzzi’s attention if the Monongahela hadn’t coughed up a 5- to 6-pound bass worth bragging about.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Ferentz and his staff have a long track record of development, often boasting about their best success stories during team meetings.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
And Netflix brings more than money to the table, having shown a particular ability to deliver younger fans, including with non-live shows like Drive to Survive, while also boasting global reach.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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Finally, a mystical Rabbi arrives and shocks the king and queen by taking off all his clothing, getting under the table and crowing like a rooster.

— Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026
Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026

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