wildcat

Example Sentences

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Nineteenth-century wildcat notes circulated in an era when collateral requirements, where they existed at all, were routinely evaded and unenforceable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Indigenous chief Bepdjo Mekragnotire is once again preparing to lead a group of warriors to chase wildcat gold miners away from his people's territory in Brazil's Amazon rainforest.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Word spread that a new band was throwing wildcat ragers in the ugliest parts of town.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He added that wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities would be in Cyprus this week, with a Royal Navy warship, HMS Dragon, also deployed to the region.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

They broadcast from so-called wildcat stations, which were secret and unlicensed and kept odd hours.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield