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

Even if the goon gets caught, you still have to go store by store to argue that the fraudulent purchase wasn’t legitimate and hope the debt is forgiven.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2025

And a goon reiterates the idea more bluntly: “This is America, big guy. Everybody needs more money.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

Their protests appear spontaneous and leaderless, which means there is no infrastructure for the Iranian goon squads to crack.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

Another figure had joined the bald goon at the end of the dock.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen