seismic
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There is no accurate way to measure the seismic impact of those words, which goes far beyond the limited potential effects of the proposed sanctions.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The swarm of seismic activity was clustered around the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, a strike-slip fault that runs from Culver City to Newport Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
When the World Trade Center towers crashed to the ground 25 years ago, they triggered a seismic wave that seemed to smash the world order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
According to Scottish singer Amy McDonald, who was also on the line-up, the altercation was seismic.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Even though everything he said was complimentary, his voice registered like a seismic shock down everyone’s spine.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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