big beast
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The governing LDP may be the weary incumbent but it is still a big beast that has weathered many political storms.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025
He’s been a big beast of the media world for five decades.
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2022
“When you see a big beast rearing up in front of you with their hooves in the air getting to come down on you or near you, it’s terrifying,” Michel said.
From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2020
The big beast lingered in the driveway before Prero fired a “bear round” from her shotgun to shoo the animal away.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2019
Amongst the riders came one man afoot, with some big beast trotting at his heels.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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