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pugilistically

American

[pyoo-juhl-ist-ik-lee] / ˌpju dʒəlˈɪst ɪk li /

adverb

in a pugilistic or combative manner.
in the distinctive manner of a boxer or other pugilist.

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pugilistically

Almond argues pugilistically, adopting a tone more reminiscent of playground taunts than of high-minded cultural criticism.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2012

But the Governors did not see the matter in the light that the "Herald" did, and the pugilistically inclined manager was summarily expelled, the board refusing to settle the matter by accepting his resignation.

From Fifth Avenue by Maurice, Arthur Bartlett

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