imposing
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He has declared a "war" on gangs, imposing a state of emergency in 2022 which has since been used to arrest more than 90,000 suspected gang members.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Gadd comes off as thoughtful and emphatic, while Ruben, his physically imposing character, commands trepidation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"It helped the story to see an emaciated body. With Reuben, I just wanted to feel the character in the body and feel physically imposing opposite Jamie."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
In the meantime, he is imposing his own style at Bayern, on and off the pitch.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
President Johnson used his imposing physical stature and outsized personality to intimidate others, 1965.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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