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crescendo

[kri-shen-doh, -sen-doh, kre-shen-daw] / krɪˈʃɛn doʊ, -ˈsɛn doʊ, krɛˈʃɛn dɔ /


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On the album closer, Strength In Me, she repeats the line "I know I'm gonna survive this" over and over as the music swells in a thrilling crescendo.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

That could mean investors are in for more pain ahead, as major selloffs typically reach their crescendo as the volatility gauge peaks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

"The main difficulty is respecting the score's crescendo and keeping your energy and strength intact until the big leaps, when your legs start to burn," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Data for the survey was collected largely before geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Europe reached a crescendo over U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

As the drums reached a crescendo, three of the girls leapt above the flames, spinning in the air.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin