intimidating
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It suggests that even one of nature's most intimidating forces can potentially be redirected to address some of the world's most urgent environmental challenges.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 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
Talking about money can be intimidating — especially on a first date.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Norfolk Police earlier said a man was arrested shortly after 19:30 BST on Wednesday after officers received a report of a man a behaving in an intimidating manner in Wolferton.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
In fact, this intimidating entrance is all part of the vendor’s security shell, to deter window-shoppers.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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