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Related to fierceness: capriciousness, circumspection

something fierce

To a huge, excessive, or overwhelming degree or extent; very intensely. Primarily heard in US. Even though they're both in their '80s, my grandparents still love each other something fierce. I don't know what it is doc, but something is making my arm hurt something fierce.

something fierce

to a great and almost overwhelming extent; intensely or furiously. North American informal

1986 Monica Hughes Blaine's Way Maud had trapped my right arm against the chair and it was getting pins and needles something fierce.

something ˈfierce

(American English, spoken) very much; more than usual: I sure do miss you something fierce!

fierce

mod. really good. This is some fierce coffee!

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fierceness "I've been coming to the parade since I was a baby and can't remember weather like this Peter Connolly

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"Our fierceness was great to see against a talented Lake Forest team."

Douglass, Lake Forest rally past Libertyville

From queer to punk, Muslim to plus-size, trans to cis, the common thread here is fierceness in everyday life [and that we're] beautiful as we are."

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He has feelings, emotions, and a fierceness that cannot be substituted by anyone else," said Bipin Tamang, 26, who came to watch Ranjit dance again.

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"The unity of a new generation -- the Versus Versace generation." Strength, fierceness and a bold attitude are what make this collection live a rebellious life giving you sharp shapes, strong shoulders and volume.

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"It is hard one to call as I think people are frightened to bring them down because of the sheer size of them and what it entails in Glasgow and the fierceness of football.

Fear of the Old Firm in England

The politics of campaigning for gold has long been compared to the fierceness and guerrilla tactics of presidential races.

Get ready for the dog and pony show

Blaze praised both West and Taylor, calling the "Famous" rapper a "genius" and Taylor "superwoman." She added that the closing scene in the video is meant to convey Taylor's "fierceness" as well as her "rise" to stardom in recent years.

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"Smoke and Fire" gives us just a taste of the fierceness she's ready to show off--so listen up.

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[of] the necessity to carry on his battle, to salute his unshakable belief in the value of free speech, and his fierceness telling and unfolding the truth."

Samir Kassir remembered 11 years on

fierceness, overpowered at last, you are laid out, vulnerable in spite

Red Lion Man

He said: "If this is your first Briefs encounter, you can expect a clever and raucous night of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy, with a serious dose of skill and fierceness." | Briefs - The Second Coming, at |Wales Millennium Centre, July 23 to July 25.

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STAR MAN DAVID MARSHALL Little chance with the goals thanks to a slight deflection on first and the fierceness of the second but showed Premier League form with reflex saves to deny Murphy and then Smith.

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These soldiers have a justly deserved reputation for fierceness and bravery seldom equaled.

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