goon
Example Sentences
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But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.
From Los Angeles Times
They are notorious goons, despised virtually everywhere for their ability to agitate, aggrieve and annoy.
Standing in the way are Mr. Cabello’s die-hard goons, who are not the surrendering type.
The goons fall through the air and into the glowing purple portal—only to disappear entirely.
From Literature
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The "Gen Z" movement alleges, however, that paid goons had looted various buildings in order to undermine their cause.
From BBC
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