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Philosopher Daniel Dennett, in his cockily titled Consciousness Explained, asserted that consciousness clearly emerges from neural processes, such as electrochemical pulses in the brain.

From Scientific American • Aug. 14, 2021

Maksim Yakubets, 33, is best known as co-leader of a cybergang that cockily calls itself Evil Corp.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2021

On a Thursday night in Seoul at a Beatles-themed basement pub, Danny Cho had one elbow cockily perched atop a mic stand as he launched into another joke.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2020

Cohen is a cockily pyrotechnic writer; his essay is a show-off, but with something to show off about.

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2013

“I hear somebody’s looking for me,” Joe said cockily.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols