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UK
/mˈævəɹˌɪk/
]
[ US /ˈmævɝɪk, ˈmævɹɪk/ ]
[ US /ˈmævɝɪk, ˈmævɹɪk/ ]
NOUN
- someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
- an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
ADJECTIVE
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independent in behavior or thought
maverick politicians
she led a somewhat irregular private life
How To Use maverick In A Sentence
- One must be constantly alert to the hazard of maverick cyclists and uneven pavements, and you may suffer a tirade of abuse from those who now own the world, should you criticise them for unsocial behaviour.
- The result is a thoughtful and at times maverick brew of policies. Times, Sunday Times
- DALLAS -- Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each. Thunder Beat Mavericks 106-100, Tie Series At 1
- In the morning, he sharply criticized Jones for maverick marketing policies and accused him of trying to tear down the league.
- Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol calls Redondo Beach police after paparazzi tail his car LeBron James scores 30, Cavaliers wear down Celtics for 104-93 win Marion, Mavericks win 12th in a row with 125-112 victory over Timberwolves Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
- But as times and tastes changed, it needed a catalyst to move beyond the shopworn stereotypes of LAPD cops as either by-the-book straight arrows or rakish, rule-breaking mavericks.
- The Dallas Mavericks put bar codes on tickets, not just to track sales of the ducats, but to make sure they are selling them to folks who actually fill the seats.
- That said, his maverick tendencies are becoming almost a trademark of the man, and I'd wager a punt or two that he'll be courting controversy again before we next go to the polls.
- In an industry that was comfortable with glutting the market with too many nameplates and too little innovation, Mr. Mulally is the maverick. We Need More Leaders Like Mulally
- In Gove's case, Tory insiders say Andy Coulson, Cameron's communications chief, blackballed his choice of policy spad, a clever maverick called Dominic Cummings despite Gove's threat to resign. For Gove, not forgotten