My sister has an apocalyptic vision of the world. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
The term apocalyptic does come to mind, and that really isn't an overstatement. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 16, 2005] Reference
O'Shea: As you point out at your blog, post-apocalyptic is a popular genre. From Wordnik.com. [Talking Comics with Tim: Bob Fingerman | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment] Reference
He says his take on the word apocalyptic is different from common Western references to the end of the world. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 18, 2008] Reference
A Christmas story with a difference: Santa Claus at the end of the Universe, in apocalyptic conflict with entropy. From Wordnik.com. [Brian Ruckley · Fiction Special: Free Books and Other Things] Reference
When the architects of wars definite their goals in apocalyptic terms, "fighting spirit" cannot possibly win them. From Wordnik.com. [Follow Me To The End Of The Day | ATTACKERMAN] Reference
Post-apocalyptic is good (especially if they can make it as memorable as Fallout 3), writer for Heroes is sending up a red flag. From Wordnik.com. [January 2009] Reference
One earlier book that might be classified as "post-apocalyptic" is Edgar Rice Burroughs '"The Lost Continent", which I have read. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Earth Abides by George R Stewart] Reference
Not only that, but we’re also interested in apocalyptic or endtimes philosophy. From Wordnik.com. [Jericho Fans, Head to The Polls : SF Universe - SF Universe is your Science Fiction central. From SciFi television to movies to books and more. All the latest news, reviews and insights from SciFi experts.] Reference
This difference is expressed in what can only be described as the apocalyptic worldview of Iran's present rulers. From Wordnik.com. [On a lighter note...] Reference
In interpreting these visions it is important to note that they belong to the so-called apocalyptic type of literature. From Wordnik.com. [The Makers and Teachers of Judaism] Reference
The articles sent by friends who believe they are useful for my musings represent what has been called apocalyptic writing. From Wordnik.com. Reference
We think in apocalyptic terms. From Wordnik.com. [Ballardian » ‘Le passé composé de J. G. Ballard’: JGB on Empire of the Sun] Reference
Do we need some kind of apocalyptic future for some reason?. From Wordnik.com. [Last Days] Reference
Dworkin had nothing remotely "apocalyptic" to say about disability. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-09-01] Reference
BOTTOM LINE: A strong 'apocalyptic' novel with scads of 'sense of wonder'. From Wordnik.com. [July 2005] Reference
The fuel and the mandate both derive from "apocalyptic" visions, to use Deak's expression. From Wordnik.com. ['Hungary's New Twist': An Exchange] Reference
Both have expressed distress with my "apocalyptic" language in my posts regarding the CMA election. From Wordnik.com. [Peace, order and good government, eh?: August 2006 Archives] Reference
As for whether this kind of apocalyptic myth was common in the Hebrew literature, you're just wrong. From Wordnik.com. [The Death of the Mythical Messiah] Reference
Despising the term science fiction, Ballard never used it, preferring to describe his work as "apocalyptic". From Wordnik.com. [Daily Telegraph obituary of J.G. Ballard] Reference
BECK: Which explains the whole Messianic kind of apocalyptic view of people like President Ahmadinejad in Iran. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 24, 2006] Reference
Iran does not recognize Israel and advocates its demise as a state, but that's far from "apocalyptic" rhetoric. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
Rediscover this literary classic, retold in a kind of apocalyptic graphic novel meets Victorian-era toy theater. From Wordnik.com. [Today in Medieval and/or Puppet News] Reference
If it ever broke its banks we will be flooded, and that was like the original kind of apocalyptic message of the song. From Wordnik.com. [Carbon/Silicon: Punk Veterans Embrace the Web] Reference
At one level it could be said that some kind of apocalyptic belief was common to the greater part of medieval society. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
David Dalton described the scene as "apocalyptic" and "unimaginably appalling, a mini Vietnam of garbage and old car wrecks.". From Wordnik.com. [Rob Kirkpatrick: The Day the Music Died? The Altamont Free Concert, 40 Years Later] Reference
Krauthammer swallows whole the Likudnik eschatology, filled with "apocalyptic" mullahs just itching to wipe Israel from the map. From Wordnik.com. [Krauthammer Bombs - Swampland - TIME.com] Reference
There is no hard-won co-existence here, no spiral dance of dualities, but rather an "apocalyptic" subsuming of reason into imagination. From Wordnik.com. [Blake's Contraries Game] Reference
The word "apocalyptic" comes up in conversation a lot today. From Wordnik.com. [cityofsound] Reference
Haiti after a meeting at which they heard of "apocalyptic" scenes. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Obama to Skip European Union Summit in Madrid] Reference
Blitzer quoted the cardinal's "apocalyptic" comment, and called these words. From Wordnik.com. [NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias] Reference
Just before making his "apocalyptic" statement, Cardinal Stafford quoted from. From Wordnik.com. [NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias] Reference
Baby 'bama just a hearty har har Ex-Denver archbishop calls Obama' apocalyptic '. From Wordnik.com. [RockyMountainNews.com] Reference
Lowering taxes and reducing government and supporting tort reform isn't "apocalyptic". From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
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