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colossal

[kuh-los-uhl] / kəˈlɒs əl /


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One combatant contacted BBC Your Voice hoping to draw attention to this colossal war that offers a glimpse into EVE Online's immersive digital world.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

He stood up, rivulets of water pooling at his feet, a colossal grass stain up the side of his suit.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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