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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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What it can do is breathtaking, but what it can destroy is equally extraordinary.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In a statement, Jo Sarsby Management described him as a "true pioneer of wildlife filmmaking" who had captured "some of the most breathtaking and intimate images" of the natural world.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They bought a house in El Valle de Anton, a beautiful town known for exotic wildlife, breathtaking treks, and fresh mountain air.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Gold’s breathtaking rally in 2025 was fueled by optimism about falling interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

With breathtaking accuracy it sprang straight into the air—twice the height of a person—and plucked the hapless creature off its perch.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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