fearsome

Example Sentences

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When fit, the Arsenal forward line is among Europe's most fearsome, especially with Kelly rediscovering her scoring touch in that West Ham game by netting twice.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Elderly islanders told Routledge the legend of Rapa Nui: Long, long ago, the island had been fought over by two warring races, the Short Ears and their oppressors, the fearsome Long Ears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

This week’s latest round of stormy weather hit Southern California with fearsome winds that downed trees and heavy precipitation that flooded roadways and dumped even more snow in the mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“Not far. They cross water, but only clever, unthanked Gurgi knows where. And they light fires with fearsome blazings.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander