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menacing

[men-i-sing] / ˈmɛn ɪ sɪŋ /


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On Sunday, Celtic issued an apology to Hearts, who had previously condemned the "menacing and threatening atmosphere" in the ground.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In a statement Hearts has condemned the "menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

They are experiencing terrors of modern warfare at sea that have become commonplace on land in Ukraine or the Middle East—such as the sight and menacing sound of Iranian drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

When he gazed at the camera as Pennywise the clown, the resulting alert conveyed no concern about the menacing visage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The defenders followed the two rats closely, menacing them with staves.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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