ferocity

Example Sentences

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Ursula has shades of Gellar’s famous characters — Buffy’s physical ferocity, Kathryn Merteuil’s ruthless cattiness, Daphne Blake’s affinity for mysterious games — but doesn’t play to one exclusively.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

But when hill walker Simon Lucas shared a photograph of the tradition on social media, he was unprepared for the ferocity of the response.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Residents across the south of France were shocked at the storm's ferocity.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Suturing Mary Shelley’s novel to his own 21st century anti-technocrat ferocity, Guillermo del Toro cranked up his ambitions in every element from costumes to cinematography and thrillingly brought his favorite ghoul to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Something outside roared, a thunderous bellow of bestial ferocity.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull