thrilling

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That tournament also featured one of the greatest matches ever played, the thrilling, back-and-forth 3-3 draw between Argentina and France, finally won by Argentina on penalty kicks.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Eastwood plays the spoon-wielding lead in this thrilling jailbreak saga based on the infamous real-life escape from the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1962.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

And the shares seem to trade higher with each subsequent night of Jalen Brunson heroics—they rose 2% to a fresh record last Thursday following the Knicks’ thrilling Game 1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“At a minimum, two people are required; and the more players there are on each side, the more thrilling and the more fun it becomes,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s so peaceful and safe, lying in his arms and dreaming, it’s so thrilling to feel his cheek against mine, it’s so wonderful to know there’s someone waiting for me.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank