fierce
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Perry says her mother was also a fierce, if deeply flawed, protector, who was forced to become the sole provider as Perry’s father squandered his earnings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The trend is also fueled by a contradictory pairing: families’ fierce desire to protect their babies and a cascade of false information infused into their social media algorithms.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Casting herself as a defender of farmers against forced industrialisation, she won fierce loyalty among rural and poorer voters.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Nissan is grappling with a slide in global sales amid fierce competition from Chinese rivals and President Trump’s tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Who would ever suppose that three fierce tygers could make such soothing noises?”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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