epic

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Habitat destruction, overfishing and water pollution from the Amazon to the Danube threaten the very survival of hundreds of species whose epic voyages along the world's great rivers go largely unnoticed.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Feel free to retain the mental image of his epic smash-and-grab catch over teammate Kiké Hernández.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

This film redefined the great American epic through its mastery of the medium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Tolkien’s epic fantasy for the big screen in the early aughts, teased “very special partner” Colbert’s involvement in a video posted to social media Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

These are the epic daydreams I would normally call forth while walking around town or waiting in line at the grocery store.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris