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ferocious

[fuh-roh-shuhs] / fəˈroʊ ʃəs /


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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

Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup champion known for his ferocious, hard-hitting style and clutch play in big games, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The company has recently emerged as the front-runner in a ferocious competition for AI supremacy with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, which is also expected to file paperwork for an initial public offering soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Fonseca's biggest weapon is the ferocious forehand that leaves opponents beaten and spectators gasping with excitement.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The castle maids and guards kept their distance from Roza and her ferocious new companion.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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