- present participle of thrill.
thrilling
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He appeared condemned to be one of sport's great runners-up until the late drama of Sardinia threw up one of the championship's most thrilling finishes.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Variations from one medium to the other is a part of the process, and Martínez Celaya said he finds both thrilling and challenging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Limbs bend in concerning directions as torsos threaten to fall to the ground; a blanket covers portions of each performer and adds another mysterious layer to these thrilling pas de deux.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The fastest England bowler on record by most metrics, he produced a number of thrilling spells in a career too often hit by injuries.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
A thrilling image took shape in my imagination, of me in Maria’s role, the midwife’s daughter, confident, knowledgeable.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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