goon

Example Sentences

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Private sector workers won the right to form unions and strike under the National Labor Relations Board, largely ending the union-busting and goon violence of decades past.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

Now there’s a ham-fisted goon in an ill-fitting valet attendant’s coat rummaging in broad daylight through all of the keys—all of that private information, previously given in trust, handled with care, and regulated by law.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2025

And there’s an utterly surprising, deeply soulful supporting performance from Yura Borisov, playing Igor, a hired goon who comes to love the title character almost as much as we do.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

Sadly for Holcomb, I fear there are few more dangerous things to be on prestige television than a goon with dreams of bettering himself.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2023

A few gaps in Steve's smile would just add to the big, creepy goon look he was rocking.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell