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maverick

[mav-er-ik, mav-rik] / ˈmæv ər ɪk, ˈmæv rɪk /
NOUN
person who takes chances, departs from accepted course
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The church denies that the aim of the lawsuit is to silence a popular maverick whose content is widely disseminated by critics of Mormonism.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Dentists’ reputations for being maverick investors have made them targets for unscrupulous actors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Punk IPA had become their favourite beer and they admired the maverick Aberdeenshire company's bid to take on the global brewing giants.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

His unfiltered comments are part of his self-styled image as a maverick, which found traction in a nation where corruption, red tape and institutional dysfunction impact people's lives at every level.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The “brilliant scholar-preacher” of Farmville had gained national renown for his eloquent sermons and maverick views on racial progress.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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