tigerish
Example Sentences
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But her promise to revive the island’s economy, which used to be tigerish but has grown sluggish, remains unfulfilled.
From Economist
This mutinous Tory crew, who loathe one another with tigerish ferocity, are responsible for an economy in a dire state.
From The Guardian
The patrons were treated to one staggeringly good rally after another as, energised by the nearness of the prize, they fought tigerishly for every point, fist-pumped every success.
From The Guardian
Kante is famously a quiet man, yet on the pitch he is a tigerish opponent.
From BBC
Nadal, reaching for an unprecedented 10th title at the same venue, was irresistible in the first set of his opening match, but tigerish resistance by the world No45 stunned the Spaniard in an enthralling three-setter.
From The Guardian
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