thug
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But as long as Mr. Cabello remains the thug behind the throne, any such change would be cosmetic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
The story focuses on two figures, a school principal and a thug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2025
I didn’t think I was a thug or a nerd, but was constantly feeling like a man with no nation.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2024
Yaxley-Lennon then posted his own response to one million Facebook followers alleging that his investigation had established that Mr Hijazi was a violent thug, a claim that was untrue.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2024
He cracks his knuckles like he’s some tough thug instead of my dorky older brother.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Abelardo de la Espriella, a rich lawyer who promised an iron-fisted crackdown on drug thugs, finished ahead of ruling movement’s leftist hopeful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
“We will unmask these thugs and hold them accountable. Full stop,” Wiener said, calling Snyder’s ruling a “huge win.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
"They began organising traffic and clearing the markets, removing the street vendors who were blocking the roads. We felt protected from thugs and thieves."
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2025
"The man was defending himself from thugs," said Tison's neighbor April Henry.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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