terrific
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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
The two presidents, however, appeared to have mended their relations at a White House meeting in February - after which Trump called his guest "terrific".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“If inflation gets bad enough it’s going to create terrific problems for retirees.”
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
It’s right off Ventura Boulevard and it’s terrific.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Then a terrific shattering sounded from the far wall and a huge dactyl burst through the window and landed on the desk, Mapper grinning triumphantly on its back.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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