badass
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Now, he has to contend with replacing the memories of the other Asa with the reality of this badass sibling and accepting that he still may never see his parents ever again.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
"Not because I'm lying about anything, but because I'm a badass," she added.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
The point being that I should not expect to be a badass street officer on Day 1.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
“Make a movie where he is an absolute badass but also has some heart.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
Either he was badass, or I was dreaming.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
“That’s the thing about being a Raider, they’re badasses on the field, but they’re kittens off the field.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
They’re all badasses and we’re each other’s listening board.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2022
These would-be badasses of “Succession” can be hilarious to eavesdrop on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
And to keep lighting that for generations to come, mis hijas y mis nietas, until the time all Latinas and indigenous women are seen for the queens and badasses we've always known we are.
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2020
And of course, the kids—some adorable, and some badasses.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
