cowboys

Example Sentences

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At the time, however, the frontier – with its rugged cowboys, miners and railroad men – defined American manhood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

In that thing about the cowboys with Hoss….

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Thieves are normally going to go back to what they know, and cowboys know livestock,” says Brittain.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Nevertheless, the official added, "we don't want to be cowboys and jumping on ships. The act of monitoring ships is a deterrent in itself".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

A bunch of little boys, smaller than even me, come toward us, dressed as a pack of cowboys.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle