greatness

Example Sentences

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Was it too much to hope that they could go again after the greatness of their victory over France?

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

But the novel’s true greatness lies in its prophetic allegorical power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Maybe because Shaquille O’Neal spoke only via video Sunday, the greatness of this organization never felt further away.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

In his second year he met Arthur Hallam, the golden boy of the university, who seemed destined for future greatness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He was a man trying to create greatness, and the phonies were too ignorant to recognize anything beyond their own limitations.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos