pugilistic

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Though his relations with cinema would eventually prove pugilistic, the exceedingly brilliant British comic book-ist Alan Moore has a shitty movie to thank for his career.

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  1. Off or pertaining to pugilists or pugilism; relating to boxing or fighting with the fists. Gentlemen of the pugilistic profession are exceedingly apt to keep their vital fire burning with the blower up. O. W. Holmes, Autocrat, vi.

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  • The pugilistic-looking man gestured in the direction of the airport. —  026 - The Spook Legion
  • I'm not trying to be pugilistic, but I do want an email, like I was promised at the end of the YCC meeting at CPAC.
  • Rather it's the pugilistic, humanistic recognition of the hubris of all those who would normally be the overlords of the epic idiom, heroes and villains alike. —  Notes From The Geek Show
  • But none of that detracts from what made De La Hoya, despite standing just 5-foot-10 and tipping the scales at no more than 160 pounds, such an overwhelming figure in boxing -- pugilistic personality. —  FanHouse
  • Though his relations with cinema would eventually prove pugilistic, the exceedingly brilliant British comic book-ist Alan Moore has a shitty movie to thank for his career. —  www.philadelphiaweekly.com Philadelphia Weekly
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