fanciful
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Not in the least fanciful is “Lucky,” created by Jonathan Tropper from Marissa Stapley’s substantially different novel of the same name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Motherwell defender points to advances made in the past seven years and believes it is fanciful to expect a larger points haul from Group C.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The figure is fanciful, equal to Iran’s current GDP, and making it happen would take ample time and Iranian commitment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Or they resort to fanciful or half-baked plans if they get sick.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Never, not in her most fanciful dreams, had she imagined that the opportunity to speak with Dorian Havilliard would arise.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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