But the fact that Mailer would even try now to use a prose style so alien to his own famous mixture of fancy - footed pugnaciousness and bone - crunching metaphor suggests that he aims neither to titillate the infidels nor undo the faithful. (firstthings.com)
Pumped up arches, short overhangs and low stance give it a determined pugnaciousness that's not matched by many cars. (evo.co.uk)
But surprisingly, they aren't the only ones bringing old old - school pugnaciousness... (tech-gaming.com)