Example Sentences

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Their record and conference dominance aside, the Bruins sit atop several statistical categories and are intimidating across the diamond.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Chinese authorities are intimidating the legal team defending pastor Ezra Jin, whose October arrest drew U.S. government condemnation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Richard believes the perception that protesters like him are intimidating comes “from certain images, perhaps not from Britain” and says he and the others are not aggressive.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Some ingredients are intimidating for some people … When people go out and eat nettles, they love it.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Up close these men are intimidating, and intentionally so.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman