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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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With their bold scripts, memorable atmospheres and breathtaking visual landscapes, these films were enough to reinstate some faith in the Hollywood machine.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The technology sector bore the brunt of losses Monday as investors cashed out following a breathtaking surge in recent months powered by a race into all things linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

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 accuracy it sprang straight into the air—twice the height of a person—and plucked the hapless creature off its perch.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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