grand
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Jung only moved here four years ago, but the grand old tree was the first thing she noticed, and she grew to love it.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
No matter how different they are, they are still themselves because we all decay—not exactly like them, but similarly enough in the grand scheme of things.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
A grand prize of $10,000 and a mounted catfish trophy were at stake.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Among those listening in the grand chamber will be Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney whose country has also moved to curb social media for under-16s.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
In the grand scheme of things, would that have been so terrible?
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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Mercedes took 10 consecutive poles in the first 10 races, but have been beaten by McLaren's Lando Norris at the past two grands prix.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The 19-year-old Italian has a 66-point lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton after winning five of the first six grands prix this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Briton won two grands prix, while Antonelli's best result was a single podium finish in third place in the Canadian Grand Prix.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
It’s not to be confused with Apple TV’s sports offerings, such as MLS matches, Formula One grands prix, or Friday baseball.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026
In fact, Edna’s grands aren’t here because they live in California, and Michael’s are in Minnesota.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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But this “Our” also aspires to grander things, suggesting inclusivity, a hallmark of Mr. Dudamel’s 17 seasons at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, where he achieved international fame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Advocates for the path say this grander plan would be great, if there were a way to pay for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
What stood out most was and is their profound appreciation for a grander inspirational source: the world of Studio Ghibli, brought to life by Hayao Miyazaki.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Eschewing grander historical parallels, Vaez calls the current situation a "plastic moment", pregnant with possibility as old adversaries contemplate a different set of relationships.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Will you, Mr. Keeley? I’ve already given away the grand prize. Thirty-two of them, in fact. I can’t give your team a grander prize or even a grand piano.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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Whereas Welsh national teams only used to dream of playing on the world's grandest stages, there is now an expectation they get there – and that stems from 2016.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Then again, even though “Goal” was shown only on video monitors, the Bowl with its new sound system worked brilliantly as the grandest cinema on the planet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
“It’s clear the president wanted the grandest flyover ever,” Isaacman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
But how he will cope on the grandest stage of all?
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
With its walled garden, an icehouse, and a stable with room for twelve horses, Morris’s home was among the grandest in what was then America’s largest, most prosperous city.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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