impudence
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“The impudence of a bawd is modesty compared with that of a convert,” said George Savile, the first marquess of Halifax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Plus, so much of the post-defenestration discourse around Santos assumes that his impudence, on its own, opens the door to his next act: Perhaps a reality TV series?
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2023
The Mariners provided ample run support to allow Gilbert to attack with impudence.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2022
Exxon Mobil certainly has succeeded in imposing costs on the cities and counties with the impudence to challenge the company in court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
“Well, for cool native impudence and pure innate pride, you haven’t your equal,” said he.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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