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Example sentences for "pugilists"

Lexicographically close words:
puggaree; puggy; pugilism; pugilist; pugilistic; pugna; pugnacious; pugnacity; pugnae; pugnam
  1. There were no more pugilists to introduce and the man in the ring walked to and fro mopping his perspiring brow.

  2. I happened to meet them in the hall, where, since none of the pugilists were present, Marcia put aside subterfuge, nodded coolly and asked for Jerry.

  3. The thirty seconds made the knock-out so unlikely that the old pugilists regarded it as a rare accident, not worth trying for.

  4. BLOOD-RED FANCY, a kind of handkerchief worn by pugilists and frequenters of prize fights.

  5. On Saturday, 22nd, a benefit was given for Painter in the large room at the Swan Inn, at which most of the above-named pugilists appeared.

  6. The two young pugilists were, by order of Major Case, taken under his hospitable roof and put to bed, where everything needful was generously offered them.

  7. The real game for which the officers were searching, that is, the pugilists themselves, was not captured.

  8. This opened warily on either side, the pugilists standing off, and exchanging a series of scientific passes without any material advantage to either.

  9. The two pugilists made arrangements to give a series of sparring exhibitions through the oil towns, but the enterprise did not prove a success.

  10. The long-existing feud between these two famous pugilists seemed at last to be upon the point of a decisive settlement.

  11. Pugilists are not allowed to use pepper, because it heats the blood.

  12. For men who are not undergoing training for pugilists I would advise a dinner on rare beef, rice, and other vegetables cooked dry.

  13. Jem Ward, who was generally looked upon as a little above the ordinary run of pugilists in intelligence and education, lived to an old age, and died only a few years ago.

  14. An hour and a half later the officer himself came round to the room where Dick Chetwynd and the two pugilists were sitting.

  15. Mark then related the history of the jewels, surprising the pugilists and detectives as much as the Lieutenant.

  16. Here, on the evenings when it was known that leading men would put on the gloves, peers of the realm would sit side by side with sporting butchers, and men of fashion back their opinion on a coming prize fight with ex-pugilists and publicans.

  17. He was a man exceptionally strong, and a match for either of the pugilists that he brought over.

  18. The party was at once broken up, heavy blows were exchanged, the two pugilists rolling their assailants over like ninepins, but receiving several heavy blows from their assailants' clubs.

  19. But a representation of Grant and Sumner as pugilists would hardly make Americans laugh, because, though absurd, it would not be nearly so absurd, or run counter to any so sharply defined standard of official demeanor.

  20. But not at the very earliest; it was such a good fight, and the two pugilists and their friends were enjoying it so.

  21. And, indeed, Mrs. Charlotte seems almost knocked silly by it, as the pugilists say.

  22. Such men are beneath the animals they torture--on a level with the pugilists they applaud.

  23. But strategy is opposed to taking desperate measures; and pugilists and even gamblers recognize the fact that when a man becomes "desperate," his judgment is bad, and his chances of success are almost zero.

  24. Punch had respected and admired the pugilists of the old school, but here, again, he found signs of decadence.

  25. I have not been able to ascertain whether the same artist's picture of professional pugilists being fĂȘted by society in 1887 was a mere piece of burlesque or not; but it was, at any rate, a good example of intelligent anticipation.

  26. On the evening of the assault-at-arms, the newsmen had shouted through the streets, "Disgraceful scene between two pugilists at Islington in the presence of the African king.

  27. He renewed his remonstrances as to the folly of venturing into the night air, and cited many examples of pugilists who had suffered defeat in consequence of neglecting the counsel of their trainers.

  28. Soldiers get so they love the battle, pugilists enjoy the contest, and we should be where we love trials.

  29. Pugilists go through much training in preparation for the actual contest.

  30. Blood-Red Fancy~, a particular kind of handkerchief sometimes worn by pugilists and frequenters of prize fights.

  31. Derived from the great pluck and perseverance shown by many pugilists of whole or partial colour, from Molyneux down to Bob Travers.

  32. Term much in use among pugilists and their admirers.

  33. Egbert Hunt knocked over a bucket in which one of Pinsent's negro pugilists was about to wash.

  34. Eight pugilists in flannels--two of them negroes--displayed themselves upon the raised platform outside the Academy of Boxing and School of Arms.

  35. Tom Noseley wanted to number some well-known pugilists among his acquaintances.

  36. And mind," said he, "the faithful pugilists must go with you.

  37. The faithful pugilists followed at his heels in another cab.


  38. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "pugilists" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.