thug
Example Sentences
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But as long as Mr. Cabello remains the thug behind the throne, any such change would be cosmetic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
The story focuses on two figures, a school principal and a thug.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025
During a meeting in Albania's capital Tirana with teachers, parents and psychologists Rama branded TikTok as "the thug of the neighbourhood".
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024
"But the idea to pay her thug money to try to help protect her this and that, for what?" he added.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024
I wasn’t even sure what a thug was exactly, which was all the more reason to be scared.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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