have the audacity

Example Sentences

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“And now the teachers have the audacity to ask for more,” said Van Winkle, who spoke during a portion of the Board of Education meeting set aside for union input.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

I think it actually sticks the landing so beautifully that it's difficult for me to have the audacity to believe that we're doing anything other than what I think Colleen has already done.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

There are those who have the audacity to compare him to Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

“You have the audacity to tell us to eat ketchup sandwiches for our art,” Mr. Mosley shouted.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022

“I refuse to let those folks in that office demean me because I have the audacity to ask for help.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas