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    stunning

    US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

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    UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveCausing amazement, e.g. because so very good
    The strike came as a stunning protest against management, a stunning defeat
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
    They are stunning the room with their beautiful singing,
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To incapacitate using a special gun
    The police are stunning the man who hit them

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    Rescue operation underway after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses

    05:06Rescue operation underway after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses
    • This morning, a stunning bridge collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

      This morning, a stunning bridge collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

    • THIS MORNING, A STUNNING BRIDGE

      THIS MORNING, A STUNNING BRIDGE

    B1

    Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons

    03:00Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons
    • Number 3 is a pro. Sydney is a stunning city.

      Number 3 is a pro. Sydney is a stunning city.

    • Number 3 is a pro. Sydney is a stunning city.

      Number 3 is a pro. Sydney is a stunning city.

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    EF Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    05:58EF Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • They can enjoy an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and architecture, from a boat cruise on Lake Ontario to a stunning view from the CN Tower.

      They can enjoy an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and architecture, from a boat cruise on Lake Ontario to a stunning view from the CN Tower.

    • From a boat cruise on Lake Ontario to a stunning view from the CN Tower,

      From a boat cruise on Lake Ontario to a stunning view from the CN Tower,

    B1

    Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The ride of a lifetime | Switzerland Tourism

    03:47Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The ride of a lifetime | Switzerland Tourism
    • Wow, my friend, you weren't lying. This place is stunning.

      Wow, my friend, you weren't lying. This place is stunning.

    • This place is stunning.

      This place is stunning.

    A2

    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • Aussies might know this, was so she was really big when I was in high school, so around 2013-2014. And her thing was eating 40 bananas a day. You say 40 for zero. 40 for zero. And that was pretty much all she ate. She was stunning, she was frugivorian, which is like vegetarian but only eat fruit, abs for days as you said. And I looked at this woman, I was like 40 bananas is a lot, I'm gonna be really full, I like bananas, let's try it. My mum, when I asked to buy 120 bananas at the supermarket, did not love this request. But she bought me 10, fair start. I ate three the next day, never did it again. Mother was mothering.

      Aussies might know this, was so she was really big when I was in high school, so around 2013-2014. And her thing was eating 40 bananas a day. You say 40 for zero. 40 for zero. And that was pretty much all she ate. She was stunning, she was frugivorian, which is like vegetarian but only eat fruit, abs for days as you said. And I looked at this woman, I was like 40 bananas is a lot, I'm gonna be really full, I like bananas, let's try it. My mum, when I asked to buy 120 bananas at the supermarket, did not love this request. But she bought me 10, fair start. I ate three the next day, never did it again. Mother was mothering.

    B1

    A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging

    08:49A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging
    • Now, the most stunning thing here isn't necessarily that China has developed a pretty good AI app.

      Now, the most stunning thing here isn't necessarily that China has developed a pretty good AI app.

    • Now, we don't know that, but if that's true, that is pretty stunning.

      Now, we don't know that, but if that's true, that is pretty stunning.

    B1

    Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty

    15:12Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty
    • Flatland is scarce roads and railways must navigate rugged terrain and much of the area remains covered in dense Vegetation or protected national parks such as Kenting and Taroko But while Taiwan is very mountainous overall the western part consists of broad plains and rolling hills that provide ample space for cities infrastructure and perhaps most importantly Agriculture and more to that point the relatively flat land in the West allows for efficient transportation networks the construction of industrial hubs and the expansion of urban centers such as Taipei Taichung and Kaohsiung for example in 1999 Taiwan began construction of its first and only High-speed rail line linking the country's capital at Taipei with its large southern city, Kaohsiung Taiwan's high-speed rail which can travel up to 300 kilometers per hour can only really be built in flatter areas as Such nearly all of Taiwan's west coast is connected to its high-speed rail network Its east coast though It would be very challenging to make it work there due to the mountainous topography This kind of infrastructure keeps the country's population and industry focused on Taiwan's west coast, but it's not all about Infrastructure Taiwan is very prone to natural disasters But while it's a small island not all of Taiwan suffers these disasters in the same way frequent earthquakes and typhoons disproportionately impact the central and eastern regions You see the island sits at the boundary between the Philippine sea plate and the Eurasian plate making it highly seismically active In fact most of Taiwan's east coast between the cities of Taitung and Hualien Sits on the Chishang Fault a very active fault line that creates a large earthquake every few years in 2024 a magnitude 7.4 earthquake ripped through Hualien causing extensive damage and loss of life for the city and region While Taiwan's western cities can feel these same earthquakes They're rarely subjected to the full force in the same way as the country's east coast But also Taiwan's east coast routinely suffers from another devastating natural disaster large and powerful typhoons that form over the Pacific Ocean in 2024 alone Taiwan was hit by three powerful typhoons Typhoon Kong Ray the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan since 1996 sustained winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour this storm slammed into the country's east coast causing Extensive damage during a period of time when Taiwan was still trying to rebuild after its recent earthquake And while the whole country was under a typhoon warning It's the country's east coast that took the brunt of it suffice it to say natural disasters Don't make living in eastern Taiwan easy, but there are other economic factors at play as well One of the biggest factors is Taiwan's economic relationship with mainland China the west coast facing the Taiwan Strait is Strategically positioned to facilitate trade and transportation links with China Which remains Taiwan's largest trading partner with more than 40% of Taiwan's goods exported to its cousin country Major ports such as Kaohsiung Taichung and Keelung handle the vast majority of Taiwan's international trade Serving as gateways for goods moving between Taiwan and the global market this proximity has influenced Taiwan's economic development With industries clustering in areas that provide easy access to shipping routes and international markets the eastern coast in Contrast faces the wide open Pacific Ocean making trade and transportation routes less convenient This proximity to the mainland is reflected throughout history early Chinese settlers who arrived in increasing numbers during the Ming and Qing Dynasties primarily landed on the western side of the island the West's flatter terrain and fertile plains allowed for agriculture While the indigenous populations in the central and eastern mountains resisted large-scale settlement Even during the Japanese colonial era when major infrastructure projects such as railways and roads were developed the emphasis remained on the west coast due to its economic potential and Accessibility while the Taiwanese government has made efforts to develop the east including improved transportation networks such as the Sihua highway And the Eastern Line Railway the region remains far less populated than the West Hualien and Taitung the largest cities in eastern Taiwan are small compared to their western counterparts and function more as regional centers than major urban hubs Today Taiwan's west coast is home to about 90% of all of Taiwan's population Or a little more than 21 million people this would be led by New Taipei with 4 million people Kaohsiung with 2.8 million Taichung and Taipei with 2.7 million Taiwan with 2.1 million and Tainan with 1.8 million people by contrast Central and eastern Taiwan is home to just 2.5 million people smaller than most of Taiwan's west coast cities This region would be led by Hualien and Taitung with just 106,000 people each Guys, I'm literally walking through Hualien as I record this and let me tell you The eastern side of Taiwan is Incredibly beautiful, which is to say if you ever do visit Taiwan Don't skip out on coming to the east coast because the geography here is stunning But if you don't plan on visiting Taiwan anytime soon, and you do want to experience it Be sure to check out the two videos I have on Taiwan over on my travel channel Alex and I first go down the west coast and then back up the east coast and it's a lot of fun I hope you enjoyed learning all about Taiwan If you did, please like the video and subscribe to the channel if you want to watch more videos consider this one on Columbia's empty West Coast and Be sure to check out my adventures in Taiwan right here.

      Flatland is scarce roads and railways must navigate rugged terrain and much of the area remains covered in dense Vegetation or protected national parks such as Kenting and Taroko But while Taiwan is very mountainous overall the western part consists of broad plains and rolling hills that provide ample space for cities infrastructure and perhaps most importantly Agriculture and more to that point the relatively flat land in the West allows for efficient transportation networks the construction of industrial hubs and the expansion of urban centers such as Taipei Taichung and Kaohsiung for example in 1999 Taiwan began construction of its first and only High-speed rail line linking the country's capital at Taipei with its large southern city, Kaohsiung Taiwan's high-speed rail which can travel up to 300 kilometers per hour can only really be built in flatter areas as Such nearly all of Taiwan's west coast is connected to its high-speed rail network Its east coast though It would be very challenging to make it work there due to the mountainous topography This kind of infrastructure keeps the country's population and industry focused on Taiwan's west coast, but it's not all about Infrastructure Taiwan is very prone to natural disasters But while it's a small island not all of Taiwan suffers these disasters in the same way frequent earthquakes and typhoons disproportionately impact the central and eastern regions You see the island sits at the boundary between the Philippine sea plate and the Eurasian plate making it highly seismically active In fact most of Taiwan's east coast between the cities of Taitung and Hualien Sits on the Chishang Fault a very active fault line that creates a large earthquake every few years in 2024 a magnitude 7.4 earthquake ripped through Hualien causing extensive damage and loss of life for the city and region While Taiwan's western cities can feel these same earthquakes They're rarely subjected to the full force in the same way as the country's east coast But also Taiwan's east coast routinely suffers from another devastating natural disaster large and powerful typhoons that form over the Pacific Ocean in 2024 alone Taiwan was hit by three powerful typhoons Typhoon Kong Ray the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan since 1996 sustained winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour this storm slammed into the country's east coast causing Extensive damage during a period of time when Taiwan was still trying to rebuild after its recent earthquake And while the whole country was under a typhoon warning It's the country's east coast that took the brunt of it suffice it to say natural disasters Don't make living in eastern Taiwan easy, but there are other economic factors at play as well One of the biggest factors is Taiwan's economic relationship with mainland China the west coast facing the Taiwan Strait is Strategically positioned to facilitate trade and transportation links with China Which remains Taiwan's largest trading partner with more than 40% of Taiwan's goods exported to its cousin country Major ports such as Kaohsiung Taichung and Keelung handle the vast majority of Taiwan's international trade Serving as gateways for goods moving between Taiwan and the global market this proximity has influenced Taiwan's economic development With industries clustering in areas that provide easy access to shipping routes and international markets the eastern coast in Contrast faces the wide open Pacific Ocean making trade and transportation routes less convenient This proximity to the mainland is reflected throughout history early Chinese settlers who arrived in increasing numbers during the Ming and Qing Dynasties primarily landed on the western side of the island the West's flatter terrain and fertile plains allowed for agriculture While the indigenous populations in the central and eastern mountains resisted large-scale settlement Even during the Japanese colonial era when major infrastructure projects such as railways and roads were developed the emphasis remained on the west coast due to its economic potential and Accessibility while the Taiwanese government has made efforts to develop the east including improved transportation networks such as the Sihua highway And the Eastern Line Railway the region remains far less populated than the West Hualien and Taitung the largest cities in eastern Taiwan are small compared to their western counterparts and function more as regional centers than major urban hubs Today Taiwan's west coast is home to about 90% of all of Taiwan's population Or a little more than 21 million people this would be led by New Taipei with 4 million people Kaohsiung with 2.8 million Taichung and Taipei with 2.7 million Taiwan with 2.1 million and Tainan with 1.8 million people by contrast Central and eastern Taiwan is home to just 2.5 million people smaller than most of Taiwan's west coast cities This region would be led by Hualien and Taitung with just 106,000 people each Guys, I'm literally walking through Hualien as I record this and let me tell you The eastern side of Taiwan is Incredibly beautiful, which is to say if you ever do visit Taiwan Don't skip out on coming to the east coast because the geography here is stunning But if you don't plan on visiting Taiwan anytime soon, and you do want to experience it Be sure to check out the two videos I have on Taiwan over on my travel channel Alex and I first go down the west coast and then back up the east coast and it's a lot of fun I hope you enjoyed learning all about Taiwan If you did, please like the video and subscribe to the channel if you want to watch more videos consider this one on Columbia's empty West Coast and Be sure to check out my adventures in Taiwan right here.

    B1

    The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)

    19:49The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)
    • Richter would create stunning field and meadow pieces, followed by his famous and notorious

      Richter would create stunning field and meadow pieces, followed by his famous and notorious

    B1

    Roger Federer and Trevor Noah on why you should visit Switzerland | FT Globetrotter

    05:15Roger Federer and Trevor Noah on why you should visit Switzerland | FT Globetrotter
    • And then, came to Switzerland for the first time in the summer, and it was absolutely stunning, you know.

      And then, came to Switzerland for the first time in the summer, and it was absolutely stunning, you know.

    A2

    25 Things to do in MUNICH, Germany ?? | MUNICH TRAVEL GUIDE (München)

    24:5325 Things to do in MUNICH, Germany ?? | MUNICH TRAVEL GUIDE (München)
    • They came together and built their own private church or private chapel if you will and it is stunning in there.

      They came together and built their own private church or private chapel if you will and it is stunning in there.

    • stunning in there it's late baroque and rococo  style so as elegant as it gets pastel shades  

      stunning in there it's late baroque and rococo  style so as elegant as it gets pastel shades  

    B1