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bluster

[bluhs-ter] / ˈblʌs tər /




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Suddenly, China’s stated mission to put people on the moon before 2030 seems less like bluster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The renewed bluster could derail the market’s recovery.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

Even accounting for bluster, bluff, and negotiation tactics, it’s an extraordinary statement from any world leader, let alone a U.S. president, to make.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Guillermo Cochez, a Panamanian politician who served as his nation’s ambassador to the Organization of American States, believes that Trump’s threat against Colombia amounts to bluster, noting close ties between U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

“Look here,” Lanning covered definite pessimism with bluster, “we’ve done what you asked. We witnessed the man eat. It’s ridiculous to presume him a robot.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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