seismic
Example Sentences
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The gesture provoked a seismic reaction internationally while infuriating Olympic officials who claimed Smith and Carlos used the world stage to humiliate their home country.
From Los Angeles Times
More recently built structures need fewer upgrades and may not require seismic retrofits to meet safety codes.
From Los Angeles Times
Interim County Executive Officer Joseph M. Nicchitta said he viewed it as a potential “seismic change” in how the county handles labor negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times
They did not do much wrong when their opponents were seemingly charging towards a seismic victory, with Nepal's inspired batting deserving of huge credit.
From BBC
One method China has used to obscure its activities, he said, has been “decoupling,” in which steps are taken to decrease the possibility of detecting nuclear tests through international seismic monitoring.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
