intimidating
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It’s intimidating to see how much you spend, but truly understanding your habits is the only way to build a smart financial plan that survives when things go south.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
This posture likely helped them reach leaves high in trees and may have made them look larger and more intimidating to predators.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Performing their solo show in a comedy club was an intimidating experience for Brigham Mosley, a genderqueer person.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
"Even in numbers it's still scary, it's still intimidating," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
At five foot four, he's shorter than I am, stocky but not exactly intimidating.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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