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epic

[ep-ik] / ˈɛp ɪk /
NOUN
long story
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On top of that, there are the inevitable disasters, be they earthquake, fire or flood, the latter quite possibly exacerbated this winter by what may be an epic El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Fast facts: Nolan, the Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” adapted Homer’s epic poem for the big screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leaked tax-return scandal from six years ago was on the verge of an epic settlement.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Space stocks, which have been on an epic tear, are trading lower to start a new month.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“It was very romantic and epic the way you came to my job and waited in line and talked to me. Everyone should follow your lead!”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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