blood-and-thunder
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“The Cauldron” is a triumph of blood-and-thunder narrative history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
That was recognition of what was at stake, by a crowd who played a massive part in a blood-and-thunder victory, which closed the gap on Leeds and Burnley to two points.
From BBC ● May 1, 2022
It is a testament to Barry’s longevity, adaptability and quality that he has lasted so long in the fast-paced, blood-and-thunder world of English soccer.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2017
It was a blood-and-thunder effort, with the striker seeming to hurl Papastathopoulos and Sahin out of the way before stepping away from Omer Toprak and curling his finish past Bürki.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 13, 2017
He played a blood-and-thunder hymn, and Mrs. Cobb clapped to it.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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