rip-roaring
Example Sentences
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But while “Uncharted” should be a rip-roaring adventure, it neither rips nor roars.
From Los Angeles Times
The triumph came at the end of a week that brought very bad news to Democrats in Tuesday’s elections and far better tidings on Friday in the form of a rip-roaring jobs report.
From Washington Post
She added that encouraging people to vote early is “the best way to win back the Commonwealth and ensure Virginia has safe communities, a rip-roaring economy, and the best education system.”
From Washington Times
Last year — when he was 18 — we had great fun reading “The Splendid and the Vile,” Erik Larson’s rip-roaring description of Churchill’s first year as prime minister, a year that coincided with the Blitz.
From New York Times
The album is well-served by a trio of bonus tracks, including a rip-roaring cover of "Mama Said" and "A Different Kind of Blue," Lowe's revealing take about his creative mindset.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.