Example Sentences

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The scale of that burning is intimidating, but Hansen and his colleagues say there are several ways to make progress.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

It has an adjustable light for middle-of-the-night inspiration and its interface has preloaded templates, such as weekly planners, in case staring at a blank screen is intimidating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

For an outsider like me their size is intimidating enough, but multiplying that feeling is the knowledge that there's no driver at the wheel.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024

If the thought of running is intimidating, let alone running a five-mile course, Braun insists that prospective members need not worry.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

He is intimidating, and I am so tired of being punished for my legion small acts of defiance.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein