temerity

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This has created what McElligott described as an asymmetric opportunity for any investor with the temerity to bet on a big rebound.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

That same year, Life magazine quoted an unnamed member of a symphony orchestra griping that Sinatra actually had the temerity to tell them what tempos he wanted his arrangements played in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

How many generals and admirals in the audience were appalled that this talk show host and former major in the National Guard had the temerity to sneer at experienced combat commanders?

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2025

Nevertheless, we're currently witnessing the temerity of the U.S.

From Salon • May 8, 2025

Four times I was honked at for having the temerity to proceed through town without benefit of metal.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson