Example Sentences

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The truculency and the menace of that eye were gone.

From The Courage of Marge O'Doone by Ralph, Lester

“The general truculency of her attitude” seems to “threaten mischief to the inoffensive community” of Europe, and especially of England and Italy.

From Adventures Among Books by Lang, Andrew

"What are you doing on this property?" he demanded with a truculency that made me dislike him instantly and completely.

From In Jeopardy by Sutphen, Van Tassel

"I nearly was," said Kerry, a faint spark of his old truculency lighting up the weary eyes.

From Dope by Rohmer, Sax

The Frenchman's truculency seemed to vanish under Brett's cutting words.

From The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective by Tracy, Louis