gangster
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El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
One X user posted a meme with a photo of fictional Italian gangster Tony Soprano saying, “I don’t want any California bulls—.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
"They thought I was some international gangster," he said during one interview.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Many of the movies of the era picked up on this theme and offered people solace by turning the tables—especially the new genre of gangster movies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Again, they’d rather deal with us than with some gangster loan shark.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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