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breathtaking

[breth-tay-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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“Fjord” is breathtaking cinema in more ways than one, both urgent filmmaking and a profound comment on our times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Boasting breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, this gem is located on a triangular 0.4-acre oceanfront lot.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the end, the Ferraris faded, as they so often have this year when it really matters, and Norris rose to the front with a breathtaking performance.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Europe and the United States will head into Sunday's decisive Solheim Cup singles level on points after a breathtaking rearguard action by the Americans in a nail-biting afternoon fourball session.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

A public that had grown up with news illustrations and hazy photo layouts was now treated to breathtaking action shots facilitated by vastly improved photographic equipment.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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