fierce
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The intrusion of e-bikes is sparking a fierce backlash from traditional trail users and forcing land managers into a confusing new debate over safety and fairness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
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
Germany, Europe's biggest economy, has been hard hit by the surge in energy costs at a time when many of its power-hungry manufacturers were already facing headwinds from US tariffs and fierce Chinese competition.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
She had a fierce twinkle in her eye, and Seven almost felt emboldened enough to follow her lead.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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