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breathtaking

[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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But at Gettysburg he made a breathtaking historical move.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Acted with breathtaking ensemble naturalness, the play seems lived in rather than performed.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

“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

"If you've never seen a total eclipse, it is breathtaking," she said.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

It was a breathtaking statue, carved in the old style by people who had lived here before the village, maybe even before the temple.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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