fearsome
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The actor also played fearsome clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's It, and was Long John Silver in 1996's Muppet Treasure Island.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Spa Weekend” is built around the same fearsome foursome ethos as shows like “Sex and the City” and “Girls,” with several different character types and lots of available friction between them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Smith Jr. came to San Diego as a fearsome linebacker who made two Pro Bowls, yet he transcended football through his infectious personality and devotion to his adopted city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
These were the game’s most fearsome closers, like Troy Percival, Robb Nen and Brian Wilson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
He stood by the churchyard fence, intent on trying out the whipping powers of his fearsome tail upon a few rats that he had dubbed “the awkward squad.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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