dramatic
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Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest in what is expected to be Chisora's final professional bout.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
In the interview, the president also shared new details about the dramatic rescue of two U.S. airmen whose F-15E was shot down over Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
But Miller’s dramatic vision requires actors to relive the experiences of their characters, the way they do in De Santos’ production.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The decline looks dramatic on paper, but it reflects a shifting cycle expected by investors.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
This was the assassin’s first chance to describe his deed, and the actor in him probably made the most of the dramatic story.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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