extravagant
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The court heard how Murrell used the cash embezzled from his party to fund an extravagant lifestyle.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“While Respondents may not in fact possess what extravagant holdings they portray themselves as possessing online, the record reflects that they possess an exceptional capacity to flee the jurisdiction,” Louis wrote in a 30-page ruling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Allison contributed 38 of a 58-run stand with Dean Elgar before James Coles found extravagant turn with his third ball to bowl Elgar.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Filmmaker Tyler Perry gave himself a particularly extravagant birthday present in 2009 when he purchased White Bay Cay in the Bahamas, along with a neighboring island.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
April and Melanie looked at each other and their eyes made extravagant comments.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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