ferocious
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She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
One match does not define a man, but the ferocious barrage Stan Wawrinka unleashed on Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in 2015 should forever be linked to his name.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Only after sunrise did people dare to leave their homes, and by then a ferocious fire was huffing thick plumes of smoke over the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Count Glenn Whipp in Camp Mulligan: “Her dry put-downs mask a fury that she eventually unleashes with seismic force. Mulligan has been consistently great, but I don’t remember her being this ferocious — or funny.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Even at this hour, under a clear sky, there was a ferocious sparkle in its tidal freshness as it slid past the hospital.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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