Example Sentences

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There was nothing conceited or braggartly about him.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

Daniel stood by, with arms akimbo, his booted legs braggartly straddled and his freckled face primed with an intolerant grin at our recent efforts.

From Desert Dust by Shepherd, J. Clinton

We set out braggartly in mirth,    World's bravest men and tallest, To do the mightiest thing on earth, And here we're lying, nothing worth,    Succumbent to the smallest!

From 'Hello, Soldier!' Khaki Verse by Dyson, Edward