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thrill

[thril] / θrɪl /




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They don’t need electoral politics to thrill them.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

When the chandelier falls, Production Stage Manager Jovon E. Shuck wants audiences to feel a fresh thrill of terror.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

He continued to thrill the crowds at Trent Bridge until 1974, but it was in his first season at Notts that produced his most famous hour.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

They say they’re driven by curiosity, the thrill of roaming forbidden spaces and a zeal to document discoveries—and that they’re careful and know their limits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

I wanted the best of both worlds—the thrill and the drama of high school with all my friends and a top-tier gymnastics career.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

The Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers combined for 13 runs, 23 hits and three home runs Monday at Comerica Park, but the biggest thrills of the game didn’t come from either team’s roster.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

There were the thrills as they scored their first World Cup goals against Uruguay.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Action, suspense, and noir thrills are all great.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

She forgoes all of the usual motel thrills, like unwrapping the soaps and hunting for the Bible.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

"We are thrilled that nature delivered such a precious asteroid sample on our doorstep," said curator Denton Ebel.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

I decided to mix things up on my overseas trip—and was thrilled with the results.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

“It’s really happening, it’s just the best role, in the best play ever and I’m honored and I’m excited and I’m thrilled and I can’t wait,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

"We're really thrilled to be bringing all these people together. It's such a good-hearted, fun event. It doesn't matter whether you can dance or not," says organiser Lydia McKinnon.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“I’m thrilled you’re settling in so well. And so fast. It’s better than I could have ever imagined.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

The English pair put on another thrilling contest in Leeds which the judges scored 116-112, 117-112 and 115-113 in Simpson's favour.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

He calls Pfeiffer “a cinematic Mt. Rushmore. That was very thrilling because I traditionally have not been cast as people who have heat with glamorous movie stars.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

As we celebrate “Revolver”’s 60th anniversary, I have come to see the album as The Beatles’ thrilling turning point — in many ways, a continuation of their virtuosic performances on “Rubber Soul.”

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

So I think wanting to work with your subconscious and wanting to explore aspects of yourself that are usually hidden is just a very thrilling thought.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Duane averted what might have been a terrible crash, but the thrilling ride didn’t slow down.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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