intimidating
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Writing on X, he challenged Lockhart to look into what the area has to offer "rather than standing with masked men intimidating women & children".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It suggests that even one of nature's most intimidating forces can potentially be redirected to address some of the world's most urgent environmental challenges.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
As if that wasn’t intimidating enough, Danson said then-President Clinton immediately grilled him about his “intentions” with the actress.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Their record and conference dominance aside, the Bruins sit atop several statistical categories and are intimidating across the diamond.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Reverend Finney was tall and intimidating: His voice boomed, his face grimaced and frowned, and his eyes stared, piercing and cold.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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