extreme
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“The reliable supply of power from this coal plant was essential in powering the grid during recent extreme winter weather,” a department representative wrote in response to questions.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
These organisms are highly adaptable, living in extreme conditions ranging from hot springs to the Arctic, as well as on surfaces like roofs and walls in cities.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
There are a number of ways to do this, and Germany's Proxima Fusion is attempting one that is considered difficult, even by the extreme standards of the fusion industry.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The board has the power to levy fines up to $5,000 and, in the most extreme cases, suspend or revoke doctors’ licenses.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
However, there were two men in that little band who scorned to weigh the chances of success or failure, to whom the extreme peril of the attempt was a reason for making it.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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