brilliant

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Through brilliant improvisation, Sindarov pulled out a victory—despite the disadvantage of having the black pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“From a margin basis, it’s probably not the most brilliant thing in the world,” Haywood said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“With no expense spared, this property boasts luxury quality construction, with grand scale and volume throughout, flooded with fresh air and brilliant Southern California sunlight,” the description stated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"It was in the foundry for three to six months; they suggested rotating it and I thought what a brilliant idea."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Not only do they get me more books—including one about whales with full-color glossy pictures—but they have a brilliant idea, too.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy