dashing
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Here we read of “a dashing figure, whose trademarks include a field marshal’s cap, gold-rimmed sunglasses like those worn by movie stars and his signature corncob pipe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
City Councilmember Nithya Raman spent the day dashing between local restaurants and bars in an old-school yellow Scout convertible to meet with business owners and her supporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Has the ancient sport of sailing ever looked more dashing?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Henry Metelmann said, “We had to respond by throwing ourselves into ditches or dashing into bushes or other shelters.”
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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