intimidated
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In February, the BBC heard from senior managers who said they personally had felt intimidated and afraid to speak up in front of the most senior executives.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
“People are sometimes intimidated by short ribs because they’re kind of tough, but it’s really just time and liquid that does all the work for you,” Matijevich says.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
The growth, fans say, reflects a reality about many college kids: They’re intimidated by real-life courtship and overwhelmed by the endless scroll of dating apps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
“I was intimidated as I could possibly be,” he says over lattes at a Midtown Manhattan hotel restaurant, just before Hunter is set to join our conversation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
The building was square and rather plain-looking, though once inside, the three orphans were intimidated by the hustle and bustle of the people as they raced around the large, echoey room.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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