fearsome
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These were the game’s most fearsome closers, like Troy Percival, Robb Nen and Brian Wilson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
With Kylian Mbappe scoring for fun, and the likes of Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola forming a fearsome trio just behind, they will strike fear into every defence in the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The plumber was sent to a fearsome maximum-security prison in Eswatini -- formerly known as Swaziland -- where he is still being held without charge a year later.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
This is the most fearsome repertoire in all of pop music, and Nilles supplied its heartbeat and muscle, and most of its nuance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The crocodile was a fearsome, but cautious, beast.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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