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thunderous

[thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs] / ˈθʌn dər əs, -drəs /


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The odds were stacked against Coleman and his players, lengthening further when Radja Nainggolan's thunderous long-range strike gave Belgium an early lead.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

"We have done it," CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said to a thunderous response by hundreds of protesters.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

His shock-and-awe campaign may have lost its thunderous momentum, but the offensive never stopped.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

It was a thunderous debut—but it fell to Brady to help Lincoln make his mark on the national stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Whenever the big ice floes drifted down from the north and crashed onshore, making thunderous sounds, he would tremble and turn pale.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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