world-shaking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of world-shaking
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The programme team agreed, suggesting a raft of world-shaking innovations from hologram surgery to space junk gel.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2024
If nothing else, the time away has sharpened the resolve of BTS’ famed Army of fans to organize in their stead — and plan for the world-shaking event of their return, whenever it comes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Google said it had made a breakthrough in correcting errors in quantum computing, a major challenge for the potentially world-shaking technology.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
For all its prophecies of world-shaking change, crypto remains primarily the province of hobbyists, speculators and gurus.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 14, 2022
And Libby squatted and shielded her face, knowing how I always react to world-shaking news.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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