momentous
Example Sentences
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It was momentous for Franzmann, though the real acclaim came decades later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next Federal Reserve Chairman is a momentous step towards finally restoring accountability, competence, and confidence in Fed decision-making,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
A friendly game against, er, whoever, or a momentous day for the Scottish national team and the chosen ones bound for the States - same difference.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
She made similarly momentous visits to Los Angeles and Inyo counties.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
They traveled the length of the island with an air of disregarding it and being set on other business; they were less a progress than a momentous rise and fall or the whole ocean.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Vocabulary lists containing momentous
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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