goon

Example Sentences

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Private sector workers won the right to form unions and strike under the National Labor Relations Board, largely ending the union-busting and goon violence of decades past.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

And there’s an utterly surprising, deeply soulful supporting performance from Yura Borisov, playing Igor, a hired goon who comes to love the title character almost as much as we do.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

The big “IF” — as in “imaginary friend” — in John Krasinski’s treacly kids dramedy is a grizzly-sized purple goon who goes by the name Blue.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

The moment they hear about these titles, “thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages” to the nearest bookstore.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

“Him and his goon squad are jerks,” Hena replies.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh