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daunting







ADJECTIVE
frightening
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But the most exciting, and perhaps most daunting, reality of the quantum sector is that it is constantly in flux.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Identifying a doctor to take care of you or someone in your family is a daunting task.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

At different times, my three children began to ask me daunting questions about God.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

This is a daunting mission, but experienced pivoters have some tips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Sort of like the way she was babbling right now about awesome and daunting.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake




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