an athlete with 'terrific' [='astounding, amazing'] speed
I've recovered completely. In fact, I feel 'terrific'.
We were hit by a 'terrific' snowstorm last week.
(..) - One man muzzling a whole state? - And how! Freedom of the press! I've got an idea! Come on. - Jeff has a paper there. Boy Stuff. - Terrific! They aren't letting what Jeff says get printed in the state. If I give you a raft of it now over the phone, - - can you print it up (..)1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
(..) Mr. Agnew? Mr. Albert? Mr. Alford? Get this: Smith got the floor and is holding it! - Just as they were to kick him out! - Isn't it wonderful?! It's terrific! A filibuster! This is the miracle I wanted. Get everything he's saying back to that home state! They're going to hear this in Patagonia! (..)1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington