brilliant

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Instead of asking him about his brilliant ideas for solving climate change, I’d like us to ask him why he’s apparently so comfortable watching it all burn down.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Brought in to replace club legend Kevin de Bruyne, Cherki had big boots to fill but the early signs suggest he can plug the hole left by the brilliant Belgian and his creativity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

To be a part of that chapter of her brilliant career is a real blessing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“One of the most brilliant shooters that you’ll ever see made an incredible, legendary March shot,” Hurley said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

For the first time, she got patents on all her brilliant work, and turned around and shared her expertise with others.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix