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cavernous

[kav-er-nuhs] / ˈkæv ər nəs /


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Now, the clock starts on a seven-day process to remove other debris and power-wash and disinfect the cavernous freezer.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Then Curry, undulating ever so slightly, delivers his first lines in a cavernous register, seated someplace between a purr and a growl.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Rainbows of light stream through both transparent and stained-glass windows, illuminating the cavernous space.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Journalist George Stephanopoulos said it was "so personal and so intimate," despite venue's cavernous size.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The basilica is a vast, cavernous, echoing space, with all sorts of alcoves, balconies, domes, cupolas and arches affecting its acoustics.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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