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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs
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Key Background Fresh off of its best nine-month start to the year since 1997, the S&P has returned a blistering 23% year-to-date and 66% over the last two years, as an extended bull market emerged from 2022’s anxiety that hot inflation would pose a major overhang to stocks.
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Derek Saul, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Bridges, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby were already in double figures for the Knicks, who shot a blistering 63.4% from the field through the first two quarters.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024
Ten years ago, Justice Scalia anticipated the current dispute in a blistering 15-minute statement delivered from the bench after a five-justice majority ruled that many recess appointments made during congressional sessions were proper.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Fueled by a blistering first quarter from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks jumped to a 39-13 lead and never looked back.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Derek Saul, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Bridges, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby were already in double figures for the Knicks, who shot a blistering 63.4% from the field through the first two quarters.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024
Ten years ago, Justice Scalia anticipated the current dispute in a blistering 15-minute statement delivered from the bench after a five-justice majority ruled that many recess appointments made during congressional sessions were proper.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Fueled by a blistering first quarter from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks jumped to a 39-13 lead and never looked back.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Since the event marks the first time the best players from each of the four countries will play each other since the 2014 Winter Olympics, the games are expected to be intense.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Greenhouse gas emissions are driving temperature increases that make rain showers more intense, and high-rises have typically added stormwater injection wells to alleviate flooding.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Which Other Nations Are Affected by the Recall? Health agencies in Denmark, Portugal, and Romania were alerted by the EU's rapid alert system, which flagged the potential risk of chlorate contamination.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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At the most basic level, AI is bound to generate rapid productivity gains and rapid economic growth.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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The initial iteration of the program, launched with partners Nike and Right to Dream, gave six Ghanaian women the chance to participate in a three-month intensive coaches training experience.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2002, the Israeli military occupied the camp after 10 days of intensive fighting, according to the UN, during which time more than 400 houses were destroyed and over a quarter of the camp’s population was displaced.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The palate is lush and sweet, with brisk acidity to balance the sweetness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Drinking more water and taking brisk walks in cool temperatures can be good for overall health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors BYMarco Quiroz-Gutierrez January 15, 2025 7 hours ago Personal Finance A woman purchased a vacant Hawaiian lot for about $22,000.—
Chloe Berger,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rubio was a fierce Trump critic during the contest for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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Defensive standouts Bruce Smith and Derrick Thomas were ferocious competitors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The latter, which begins at Second and Market Streets, circles Union Square and ends at Kearny Street and Columbus Ave., includes floats, ferocious lions, firecrackers and a 288-foot long Golden Dragon.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Smoothies are a staple for quick, on-the-go meals or snacks, offering convenience and versatility to fit any lifestyle.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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One way to relieve those symptoms is with a quick walk.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Blistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blistering. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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