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intimidating

[in-tim-i-dey-ting] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪ tɪŋ /


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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

I’m someone who’s pathologically chatty, and so talking to Greg, who is completely fine with there being pauses in conversation, and is just a confident grown-up, it was incredibly intimidating.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Liverpool need to make Anfield an intimidating place for visiting teams again.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

For some reason, the thought of that was intimidating.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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