terrific
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“Bradley was a terrific pitcher and Trent was a super hitter and they’re all very close,” Medure said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Writer and producer Don Winslow, who created the 2001 procedural drama UC: Undercover, in which Handy appeared, described Handy as a "terrific actor".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
“If inflation gets bad enough it’s going to create terrific problems for retirees.”
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
“There is to be no more cow manure thrown down into that pigpen. I have a terrific pig. I want that pig to have clean, bright straw every day for his bedding. Understand?”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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