as in breathtaking
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the movie's climax is a heart-stopping chase through the streets of San Francisco
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Writer-director Alex Garland’s vision of a near-future America in battle with itself has ravishing moments, an incredible central performance from Kirsten Dunst, and a heart-stopping pace.
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
David Wharton | Los Angeles Times (TNS) PARIS — The instant that Noah Lyles crossed the finish line in Sunday night’s heart-stopping 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the clock started on a completely different sort of race.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
This year's race proved no different, with heart-stopping overtaking and razor-thin margins as Lewis Hamilton secured a record ninth win.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 29 July 2024
In another near heart-stopping move, the grand reveal of gold statues of heroines of French history along the banks of the Seine was a sight for the ages that will change Paris forever.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
David Wharton | Los Angeles Times (TNS) PARIS — The instant that Noah Lyles crossed the finish line in Sunday night’s heart-stopping 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the clock started on a completely different sort of race.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
This year's race proved no different, with heart-stopping overtaking and razor-thin margins as Lewis Hamilton secured a record ninth win.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 29 July 2024
In another near heart-stopping move, the grand reveal of gold statues of heroines of French history along the banks of the Seine was a sight for the ages that will change Paris forever.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024
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The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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A little laundry drama is almost exciting again after seeing so much of it with Bri on Mediterranean!Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The world’s only fully underground zip line course located inside the Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., is a series of six ziplines and two challenge bridges combined with a thrilling glow-in-the-dark twist that transforms the caverns into a vibrant spectacle of color, light, and music.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Heart-stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart-stopping. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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