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
Even Xavier, who’s obviously the most badass guy in the world, is not totally equipped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
The University of Cambridge graduate proclaimed to all young girls watching on BBC TV: "You can be an academic badass and a track goddess."
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
Just for a moment, I wanted to join the badass gang that made subversive movies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Christian karaoke, badass action stories, and violent faith healers—man, I loved church.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
“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
Who better to portray godlike aliens, aerial crime-stoppers and lethally elegant badasses than dancers?
From Washington Post ● Jan. 8, 2020
And of course, the kids—some adorable, and some badasses.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
