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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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“It Ends,” the bold and breathtaking feature debut from writer-director Alexander Ullom, travels a similar trajectory, both in the context of the film itself and its intrepid journey to the big screen.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

At last, part of the Lincoln Memorial undercroft opened to the public earlier this summer, immediately taking its place as one of Washington’s most breathtaking attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: a humpback whale is up for air, a breathtaking sighting set against Manhattan's iconic skyline.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

A standout for decades in a breathtaking array of roles, comedy lead actor nominee Martin Short is the kind of all-around entertainer they don’t make anymore.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

We were slowly making progress, but then a breathtaking tragedy took place.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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