breathtaking
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What it can do is breathtaking, but what it can destroy is equally extraordinary.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
They bought a house in El Valle de Anton, a beautiful town known for exotic wildlife, breathtaking treks, and fresh mountain air.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Gold’s breathtaking rally in 2025 was fueled by optimism about falling interest rates.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The area, known for its breathtaking views and mix of mansions, Victorians and prewar apartment buildings, has long been sought after.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
After the Cambrian explosion, exquisite new adaptations followed one another with comparatively breathtaking speed.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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