arrogant

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Apollo executive John Zito, co-president of the firm’s asset-management arm, has said peers across private-equity have been arrogant about their values on buyouts, including Medallia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

However, many thought Tilson Thomas too brash and arrogant to lead an orchestra, and, around the same time, Tilson Thomas fell in with New York’s disco-hopping crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

More than five weeks into the war, the Iranian army has dismissed what it called Trump's "arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats", saying they would not hinder its operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

However, it enraged some pundits, with former Manchester United defender Gary Neville labelling Cherki "arrogant", and ex-Premier League manager Alan Pardew calling it "an insult in the pro game".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I have no regrets of not going back, for I know the people of the area are doomed, and so are those rich, arrogant outsiders who feel they can conquer the world.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer