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colossus

[kuh-los-uhs] / kəˈlɒs əs /


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The e-commerce and cloud computing colossus noted that the investment builds on $8 billion it had already invested in Anthropic, according to the companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Cook, who built Apple into a colossus with influence coursing through geopolitics, pop culture and the daily lives of billions of people, said he would step down as chief executive on Sept. 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The still-suing states say Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s 2010 merger formed an entertainment colossus that illegally dominates the market for major concerts, harming artists, fans and venues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Early fears that the fast-food colossus would be overly brand conscious and dictate content were allayed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Meir Katz, a colossus, wore a child’s pants, and Stern, a skinny little fellow, was floundering in a huge jacket.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel




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