colossal
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"Until humanity stops burning colossal amounts of coal, oil and gas, extreme heat will keep getting worse," Stiell said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Crucially, the United States aced its only chance to make a first impression, kicking off this colossal World Cup it’s co-hosting with Mexico and Canada with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Like endless, dormant serpents, the colossal concrete casing of the pipelines stretched along the seabed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The museum itself begins with "Hope and Change Lobby" and moves on to a colossal four-storey-high screen showing scenes of the Obamas and the civil rights movement.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
He recognizes that he can’t counter my fighting skills and has instead used surprise and his colossal bulk to best me.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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