capacious
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Starbucks Korea caused an uproar this year when it launched a "Tank Day" promotion on May 18, touting a new line of capacious tumblers for its coffee beverages.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
I always contrast Thomas’ capacious ability to feel sorry for himself with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, because she also faced so many hurdles in her own life, right?
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
Tanizaki’s capacious tale is as intricate as origami—and the Makioka women are memorable, both as subtly drawn individuals and a collective.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Theatergoers of today rarely if ever encounter the workings of a mind so capacious in its interests and abilities as his.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
The midwife lifted her skirt and dug down into a capacious pocket made in her petticoat.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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