pugilist

Example Sentences

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But even on his way out, Mr. Cuomo, the iron-fisted pugilist who controlled the State Capitol for more than a decade, made another political play.

From New York Times

When the bell rings, Whittaker fights with a mentality that runs nearly opposite to what most fans — let alone the judges — want from their pugilists.

From Seattle Times

The answers probably aren’t as complex as boxing conspiracy theorists and piqued pugilists believe.

From Seattle Times

Sanders has undergone a very normal transition from campaign pugilist to administration insider, but the government she has joined is not typical.

From Washington Post

The already portly pugilist ballooned from 268 pounds to 283 for the rematch just six months later and lost in a landslide decision.

From Los Angeles Times