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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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With their bold scripts, memorable atmospheres and breathtaking visual landscapes, these films were enough to reinstate some faith in the Hollywood machine.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

We learn how Iceland’s glaciers, essentially rivers of varying pace, begat their unique ecosystems, but also how they provided the breathtaking terrain upon which Magnason’s grandparents Hulda and Árni fell in love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Even so, the rate of destruction remains breathtaking.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Such a breathtaking breach of trust conducted over more than 12 years means a lengthy prison sentence looks inevitable, even if it is reduced because of his guilty plea.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Each new find seemed more breathtaking than the last.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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