daunting
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At different times, my three children began to ask me daunting questions about God.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Even more daunting with IUL is that if you borrow against the policy or don’t keep feeding the premiums, you can end up depleting the death benefit and the cash value.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The conductor said the opportunity is "a thrill and an inspiration," but confessed to finding it a little daunting.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He soon learned that the first lesson of piloting—flying straight—was even more daunting when the smallest tilt could change the scale of the photos.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Beyond the daunting task of following the greatest hero in American history, Adams faced a double dilemma.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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