grandiose
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But I cringe when I hear such grandiose proclamations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Under Spanish colonial rule in the 16th century, Zana -- home to around 4,000 souls -- was a wealthy center of commerce dotted with grandiose churches.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
His grandiose offer is excellent marketing for SpaceX.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Kao’s dinner with Graham was part of his grandiose plan to make Navatek a major defense contractor.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
The intrepid traveler was laid to rest in a grandiose funeral.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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