The 'sheer' force of the wind knocked me to the ground.
The boat 'sheered' [='swerved'] 'away' from the rocks.
The 'sheer' number of questions overwhelmed her.
(..) and the promise this country holds. Now, here on this rugged patch of earth called Plataea... ...Xerxes' hordes face obliteration! Just there the barbarians huddle... ...sheer terror gripping tight their hearts... ...with icy fingers... ...knowing full well what merciless horrors they suffered... (..)2006 300