pugilism

Example Sentences

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He will quickly need to figure out how to balance pugilism and physicality with playing well enough to stay on the ice for the Stanley Cup-contending Rangers this season — and beyond.

From Seattle Times

Kraken winger Jordan Eberle, a former Islanders player not exactly known for pugilism, immediately went at Pulock and the two locked arms for several seconds staring and jawing at one another.

From Seattle Times

But Thompson's foray into pugilism and subsequent success perhaps should come as no surprise.

From BBC

Over the last five years there has been a phenomenal rise in 'YouTuber' boxing, with social media influencers taking up the art of pugilism.

From BBC

Perhaps it’s a comment on our bitter moment that Newsom’s innovative approach to service is likely to be of wide interest primarily as a counterpoint to his political pugilism.

From Washington Post