colossal
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By revealing how fresh magma accumulates beneath a volcano responsible for one of Earth's most extraordinary eruptions, the research brings scientists closer to understanding the processes that eventually make such colossal events possible.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
AI-linked companies continued the rollercoaster ride they have endured since hitting record highs in June amid worries over colossal investment sums and their timeline for profitability, with rising debt-servicing costs adding to the uncertainty.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
"The NHS is spending colossal amounts of money every year to treat the complications of obesity," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
A colossal prehistoric snake that lived in India about 47 million years ago may have been one of the largest snakes ever to exist.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Dr. Macklin felt he was watching “something colossal, something in nature too big to grasp.”
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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