terrific
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The two presidents, however, appeared to have mended their relations at a White House meeting in February - after which Trump called his guest "terrific".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
“If inflation gets bad enough it’s going to create terrific problems for retirees.”
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Who better to turn to for instructions about how to have a terrific summer?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
She trotted beside Miss Honey with wild little hops and her fingers flew as if she would scatter them to the four winds and her words went off like fireworks, with terrific speed.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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