colossal
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The museum itself begins with "Hope and Change Lobby" and moves on to a colossal four-storey-high screen showing scenes of the Obamas and the civil rights movement.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"I cannot believe I am headlining this festival," Dean admitted to the crowd, reflecting on her colossal rise since she played the Big Weekend Introducing Stage in 2023.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The kicker, which Calder admits in hindsight is a colossal red flag: He had to pay $12,132 to make the change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Other men who have made colossal errors have retained their posts.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Sophie, staring upwards, saw through the mist that his colossal ears were beginning to swivel out from his head.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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