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fierce

[feers] / fɪərs /


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When Secretary of War James Monroe proposed a system of national conscription during the War of 1812, the backlash was immediate and fierce.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

To call West a fierce competitor is like calling Margot Robbie vaguely attractive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The company is among several contenders in a fierce artificial intelligence race.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The prospect of direct negotiations is likely to kick up fierce opposition from Hezbollah and its political ally, the Lebanese Shiite party Amal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

One look at her fierce blue eyes made it clear she’d overheard our conversation.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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