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insolence

[in-suh-luhns] / ˈɪn sə ləns /


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David Gorski, who blogs at Respectful Insolence, suggests:

From Forbes • Aug. 7, 2015

“And you. You are to address me as Madam. I expect obedience at all times. Insolence will not be tolerated, not one bit. And you will curb your tendency to talk.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Insolence has no place near you in my mind and memory.

From The Claw by Stockley, Cynthia

Yet you, like outragious Nero, are for whipping and branding every poor Dunce in your Dominions, that had the stupid Insolence not to like you, or your Musick!

From A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope by Cibber, Colley

And when I asked them of their Recompense, What did they Get for Keeping Down Expense— Oh, many a cup of Coffee, Steaming Hot, Must drown the Memory of their Insolence!

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle




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