as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
her performance as a woman impaired by a stroke was a theatrical tour de force
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Luka Doncic Trade Winning four NBA titles and revolutionizing the game of basketball with his outrageous 3-point shooting feats, the Davidson product's greatness is already established.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Players and spectators alike are drawn to the fast pace, thrilling back-and-forth rallies and dramatic athletic feats like diving saves and towering blocks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Which land’s unjust deeds does one examine?—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those deeds, however, are based on kinship ties, posing a problem for 38-year-old Star (Sarah Karei), an unmarried woman whose parentage is unknown.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The company also highlighted significant business achievements with hyperscalers, who play a crucial role in the AI rollout.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Sep. 2025
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That same advisory also famously warns users to switch their phones off and on again each week to help protect against phishing attacks and zero-day exploits.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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During the hearing, several witnesses, including former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Mike Gold, the former acting associate administrator for NASA's Office of International and Interagency Relations, warned that China's lunar exploits could soon surpass America's.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tours de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours%20de%20force. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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