forbiddingly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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They found sponsors and benefited from grants from a foundation established by Michael Weiss, a former U.S. champion who helps fund skaters in a forbiddingly expensive sport.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2023
Each buzzes with a light energy that masks the quiet sickness slowly taking hold of the hero until the situation in the final episode, forbiddingly titled "Terminus," makes it impossible to conceal.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022
"They have made the accounting seem so forbiddingly complicated and technical that higher level negotiators in the party delegations just leave it to them."
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2022
“The world looks forbiddingly difficult to break into today,” he continued.
From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2021
They mounted, and soon they were riding off into the mist, which seemed to open reluctantly before them and close forbiddingly behind them.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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