intimidating
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I’m someone who’s pathologically chatty, and so talking to Greg, who is completely fine with there being pauses in conversation, and is just a confident grown-up, it was incredibly intimidating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
As if that wasn’t intimidating enough, Danson said then-President Clinton immediately grilled him about his “intentions” with the actress.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Their record and conference dominance aside, the Bruins sit atop several statistical categories and are intimidating across the diamond.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Baker recorded in her notes that Calocane had become "intimidating" and was no longer safe to be treated in the community.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
He says I walk around intimidating everyone at school.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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