fearsome

Example Sentences

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Being a part of the Fearsome Foursome was “an incredible experience,” he said, noting that the players became close friends off the field as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Fearsome black late summer clouds accelerated the fall of darkness.

From BBC • May 13, 2024

Fearsome machines are part of daily life at the lab, which serves as a hospital where ailing books from every department of the museum are restored to health.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Fearsome defense has long been the calling card of the No. 8 Quakers, and this winter has been no different.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

“Regibald du Burgh! I, Archivist Werfel, formerly in the service of His Fearsome Majesty Ghohg the Protector, am the host and guardian of Brangwain Spurge. He is a guest in my home.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin