colossal
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"It's a colossal failure of Israeli strategy regarding Iran," said Danny Citrinowicz, a former top Israeli intelligence analyst on Iran who is now at the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The agreement for the "colossal" project was signed during a two-day visit to France by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said President Emmanuel Macron's office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Peters also described a ban introduced in Australia in December as a "colossal failure".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
In Scottish terms, Rangers' American owners have spent colossal money, splurging tens of millions on the creation of a team, and an environment, that can win a league and do something in Europe.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
I was seven and made the colossal mistake of asking my mom to bring my favorite Indian dessert to school for my birthday.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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