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swanking

verb

present participle of swank

as in vaunting

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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
After all those swaggering herbal notes faded, tasters said Roku finished with breezy floral qualities—lavender and rose.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026

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But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Investigators determined that earlier in the evening, Diaz and the victims were attending a party at or near the park and that Diaz had been bragging about having a new gun, firing it once into the air.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

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Standing at 6ft 3in and boasting both Premier League and international pedigree, the 31-year-old Portugal international has the height and physicality to make his mark in front of a defence.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026
However, those who turn off the highway are greeted by a welcoming community boasting a rich maritime history and sweeping Gulf views.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 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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