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terrific

[tuh-rif-ik] / təˈrɪf ɪk /




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Taking your pick of Celtic's three terrific goals is not an easy feat, but that third one is worth some examination.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

It’s another season of quality quarterbacks with the class of 2029 particularly strong after terrific freshman seasons by such players as Thaddeus Breaux of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Offerman trained for three months with bodybuilder Grant Roberts “to create the body of, thankfully, a former pro wrestler, so you don’t necessarily need terrific abs,” Offerman says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Television history is littered with the bodies of terrific shows denied more than a few seasons, or even a full order of one.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

That night Calder got a phone call from Tommy with the terrific news that he and his mom were moving back to Hyde Park.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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