as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Recent Examples of volcanic
Kate Somerville’s rich and creamy formulation, aimed at firming and brightening the skin, contains 100% pure retinol that’s encapsulated in volcanic soil.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
The breathtaking geologic feature is the result of millions of years spent underwater, rocked by volcanic activity and shaped by erosion.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
The nearest villages were covered by thick volcanic ash on Monday morning, Heronimus added.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Padrón eventually relocated his factory to Nicaragua, where the mineral-rich volcanic soil, which imparts the leaves with distinctive earthy characteristics, was similar to Cuba’s Pinar del Río.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
The breathtaking geologic feature is the result of millions of years spent underwater, rocked by volcanic activity and shaped by erosion.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
The nearest villages were covered by thick volcanic ash on Monday morning, Heronimus added.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Padrón eventually relocated his factory to Nicaragua, where the mineral-rich volcanic soil, which imparts the leaves with distinctive earthy characteristics, was similar to Cuba’s Pinar del Río.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Taliban's violent suppression of criticism, along with draconian crackdowns on women's rights, meant journalists who stayed in Afghanistan were at constant risk of being detained, tortured, disappeared or killed.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the recent Saturday Night movie, which mythologizes the series’ turbulent birth, Gabrielle LaBelle (playing a young Michaels) gives a speech about how SNL should feel like a wild night out in the city, all jazz and revelry.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In these turbulent times, the role of states in safeguarding fundamental rights has never been more crucial.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Tiger Adventure Vehicles View 17 Images As ferocious and unstoppable as its namesake, the all-new Panthera overland motorhome is designed to push the boundaries of RVing well beyond glamping resorts and National Park campgrounds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Images from Taiwan’s official Central News Agency and social media showed ferocious waves slamming into the coast of Taitung county, while parts of neighboring Hualien county were submerged in floodwaters.Eric Cheung, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Competition is fierce:Phoenix progressives want their City Council seat back Who is running for Phoenix District 5? Maryvale-area residents will choose between incumbent Councilwoman Betty Guardado and challenger JJ Martinez in District 5.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Cardinals looked like a fierce unit, though, and that’s what the Bears have done way too much — make pedestrian defenses without key difference-makers look legitimate.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bears takeaways Ask Alan Shearer: Live Q&A on Slot's Liverpool, Newcastle, Palmer and much more How Lukas Reichel got his groove back The first CFP rankings deliver surprises: Teams most likely to be elated or furious The Pulse: How do the Chiefs keep doing this?New York Times, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the last 24 hours, at least one editor has resigned, and high-profile Post staffers have publicly expressed their dismay as many in the paper’s Opinion section are furious over how the situation was handled.Hadas Gold, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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But a month shy of Election Day in 2022, an explosive Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report appeared in several media outlets three days before it was supposed to be public.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Micaela Hanning, Crean Lutheran: The transfer from Calvary Chapel is an explosive point guard who can strike from the perimeter and drive to the basket.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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