grand

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You don't get to his level if you're looking on defeat as some kind of victory, which, of course, it could be in the grand scheme of things.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Since Niyazov's death in 2006, successive presidents -- Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and his son Serdar -- have kept the system in place, along with the cults of personality and grand architecture.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

As host, Billy Crystal brought his impeccable comic timing and easy affability to the stage, making the grand gala feel as cozy as a backyard barbecue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The tennis grass-court season zips by faster than a pro’s serve, occupying only a few weeks in June after the Roland Garros grand slam in Paris and culminating at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The grand obelisk has been standing on the shore here for many centuries, since 12 BCE.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman