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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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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

While England fans will be scratching their heads over a sub-par championship, France's followers can celebrate an eighth Six Nations title win that came courtesy of some breathtaking play.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

A public that had grown up with news illustrations and hazy photo layouts was now treated to breathtaking action shots facilitated by vastly improved photographic equipment.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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