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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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Brilliant blue and white stars sparkle against glowing crimson clouds of hydrogen gas, creating a breathtaking scene that resembles fireworks shining through drifting smoke.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

We learn how Iceland’s glaciers, essentially rivers of varying pace, begat their unique ecosystems, but also how they provided the breathtaking terrain upon which Magnason’s grandparents Hulda and Árni fell in love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As a consequence, as these stocks have continued their breathtaking rallies, portfolio rules have obliged managers to trim their positions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Earnings are the principal driver behind the breathtaking rallies achieved by Korean and Taiwanese benchmark indices in 2026, and Goldman Sachs thinks the market is still underestimating the longevity of the chip cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

With breathtaking speed and skill, the tiny creature raced up the trunk of the old elm.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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