red-letter
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This makes July 10, 2026, the red-letter day because taxpayers usually have three years after filing a return to make a claim disputing a penalty, according to Collins.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
SpaceX’s big news, along with Anthropic’s showing potential to turn a profit far sooner than expected and OpenAI’s prepping for its public debut, made yesterday AI’s red-letter day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
His 24 points - his highest tally in a Test match - included two tries, but his kicking, vision and communicative skills laid the foundation for Ireland's red-letter day.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023
Could Feb. 15 be a red-letter day for Nikki Haley?
From Washington Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
It was such a red-letter day that I even went and got my first barbershop conk.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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