swashbuckling
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The first Latino governor of the state was a swashbuckling old-school Californio who stepped up from being lieutenant governor into the governorship in 1875, after the governor at the time was elected to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
A swashbuckling swagger was all part of the culture as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Alcaraz is renowned for swashbuckling shot-making and flashing his infectious smile - even in the most tense moments of competitive matches.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Vice President JD Vance told the mourners Graham was an affable, gregarious politician who would slap Senate colleagues on the back and had a passion for engaging opponents in "swashbuckling" debate.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
I recall one of the first ones was The Mark of Zorro, with the swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks, a movie that was made in 1920.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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