vigilantes
Example Sentences
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Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
The only discipline on this crowd are the bond vigilantes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
An opportune moment to buy stocks and bonds could be nearing if bond vigilantes have their way.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Even if Warsh wants to cut rates, Yardeni says, the bond vigilantes will resist, just as they have since the easing cycle began in September 2024.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Well, he would be ill-advised to repeat this ploy once my punctuation vigilantes are on the loose.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
