fierce
Example Sentences
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After successful races, there’s fierce competition for staff positions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi - a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration - from her post as America's top law enforcement officer.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
A fierce and prolific interdisciplinary artist, Ayewa is showing no signs of slowing down her creative output while pursuing a career in higher education.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
With a stock that costs more than Alibaba’s, some investors wonder if MiniMax is too expensive, especially as it faces fierce competition from other promising startups and Big Tech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
“Let Mrs. Drysdale do this,” she hissed through clenched teeth, opening one fierce eye to stare up at me.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.