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having great power or influence
potent
a very small space of time
jiffy
too far away to hear
out of earshot
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
splendor
having considerable extent
expansive
do something without a plan; improvise
play it by ear
being more than enough but not excessive
abundant
statements often false or exaggerated to help a cause, a political leader, a government
propaganda
be well-informed and tuned into further developments
have your ear to the ground
shooting forth bursts of light
gleaming
an instance of looking, especially briefly
glimpse
to be shocked at something you hear
cannot believe your ears
to become greater in extent, volume, amount
growing
to provide publicity for
pitch
heard without making an impression
in one ear and out the other