thugs

Example Sentences

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"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

The safety-conscious Monahan would not open her door to just anybody, especially not to hard-looking thugs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025

"There are thugs among them but there are also genuine concerns," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024

Maybe there were magic powers hiding in the way your older brother made all the worst thugs in the neighborhood play basketball with you even though you double-dribbled every time they threw you the ball.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis