daunting
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His new defence secretary Jarvis now faces the daunting task of helping Sir Keir finalise a defence investment plan that his predecessor had said "could make the country less safe" in its current form.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Writing a column about Victoria’s Secret is daunting for a man—at least for this man.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But the most exciting, and perhaps most daunting, reality of the quantum sector is that it is constantly in flux.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Salary negotiations are challenging for many people, but it can be especially daunting when you’re an entry-level worker just starting out in your career.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I found it frightening, invigorating, daunting, and exhilarating all at the same time.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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The Alchemist
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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