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thug

[thuhg] / θʌg /


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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

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

Before long, he had booked roles as a Greek god in “Clash of the Titans,” a thug in Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” and lovestruck farmer Andy in Stephen Frears’ “Tamara Drewe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 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

“Are you okay?” asked Silly’s uncle Barry, The thug said, “What’s going on here?”

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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