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swashbuckling

[swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh-] / ˈswɒʃˌbʌk lɪŋ, ˈswɔʃ- /




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They are part of a crew of swashbuckling space enthusiasts and retail traders who explored for riches in the cosmos and now look smart on the eve of the blockbuster SpaceX IPO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But when Adidas unveiled the kits for the tournament, swashbuckling centre back Alexi Lalas and his team-mates thought they had been pranked.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

For decades, Diet Coke has been a durable pop culture icon, as much a symbol of boardroom swashbuckling as high fashion society.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I always wanted to be a swashbuckling, sword-fighting Robin Hood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

His heroes included D’Artagnan and the Count of Monte Cristo and he affected what he thought were their swashbuckling gallantries.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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