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breathtaking

[breth-tay-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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"It's breathtaking," Winkleman told the press, adding that she and her family were returning to the Highlands for a holiday.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“From the moment you enter, you’re greeted by a breathtaking double staircase in a soaring foyer, setting the tone for the grandeur within,” the description states.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Europe and the United States will head into Sunday's decisive Solheim Cup singles level on points after a breathtaking rearguard action by the Americans in a nail-biting afternoon fourball session.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

Then, a breathtaking runway show, filmed by Keeve in a manner as radical and resplendent as Mizrahi’s Inuit-inspired collection.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The Goldman traders had booked profits of somewhere between $1.5 billion and $3 billion—even by bond market standards, a breathtaking sum.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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