imposing
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"But everything has a limit," he cautioned, refusing to rule out imposing a state of emergency if the standoff continued.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The 49-year-old is an imposing figure, but his players have benefited from his relaxed approach.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Paci was a backup quarterback for the New York Jets and cuts an imposing figure at 6’4.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The actor, 39, accepted the role of the iconic composer in “Amadeus” because he was interested in excavating the man underneath the imposing historical legacy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
To him, the building was gloomy and imposing, out of spirit with its surrounding structures.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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