ferocious
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That ferocious language certainly does not represent mainstream Israeli opinion, but it’s fair to say the strong emotion beneath Levy’s words is far more widely felt.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
I wouldn’t count it out yet, and John Goodman’s ferocious president goes toe-to-toe with Tom Cruise in every scene.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Early on, the ferocious fivesome so turned off audiences that it famously emptied one venue in less than 10 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The ferocious physicality of rugby league sat easily with the Papuans, who had long fought battles without a ball on their soil.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
He mopped sweat and soot from his face and was about to speak when a ferocious coughing wracked his person.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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