matador
Example Sentences
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The ghost of young matador Pedro Romero, the quiet center of Jake’s storm, waits on the bullring sand.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
We will see a Charlo that will attempt to use his speed, and move in and out and try to keep Álvarez at distance — a matador trying to keep the Mexican bull at bay.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2023
Flamboyant ticks and leaves like a matador goading a bull.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023
“Colombia’s art and culture must endure,” the matador, Jelain Fresneda, said after the difficult bout, shaking dust off his tight-fitting suit.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023
The Old Man stared back at Alaska like a bull at a matador, then raised a hand to his sagging face and slowly rubbed the white stubble on his cheek.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
