boasting

Example Sentences

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Many of the jobs and sectors boasting the highest pay growth now are in construction, the building trades, engineering and energy, according to payroll providers and pay-data businesses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite boasting a generational defensive player, the Browns only made the playoffs twice during his nine seasons, with just one postseason victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Samsung shipped initial samples of 12-layer HBM4E chips, boasting over 20% faster data processing and 30% greater capacity.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

James Conlon has begun his long goodbye as music director of Los Angeles Opera, and he does so by boasting big numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He doesn’t do much boasting about himself—but by interpellating the crowd in particular terms, Antony is casting himself as one of their number.*

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith