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brilliance

[bril-yuhns] / ˈbrɪl jəns /




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“His brilliance as a broadcaster is matched by his character, compassion and generosity, which have been evident throughout his 37 years as host of ‘Inside the NBA.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Over the summer, the Three Lions found ways to win but often leaned on scrappy moments of brilliance rather than methodical dominance.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

He showed flashes of brilliance, but is coming off a season in which he played only five games because of a shoulder injury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Cook scaled it massively thanks to his supply-chain brilliance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

The sun’s brilliance was startling; it made her feel faint.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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