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crescendo

[kri-shen-doh, -sen-doh, kre-shen-daw] / krɪˈʃɛn doʊ, -ˈsɛn doʊ, krɛˈʃɛn dɔ /


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That could mean investors are in for more pain ahead, as major selloffs typically reach their crescendo as the volatility gauge peaks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

"The main difficulty is respecting the score's crescendo and keeping your energy and strength intact until the big leaps, when your legs start to burn," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

From Davos to Munich and across the capitals of the old Continent, the clamor is rising to a crescendo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

But as Bentley started assembling the picture, he realized that “Train Dreams” reached a more emotional crescendo earlier, when Robert goes up in a biplane, crucial memories suddenly flooding through him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

When his voice rose in a crescendo, flames leapt from his fingers with a sudden whoosh and made the crowd gasp.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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