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imagination

[ih-maj-uh-ney-shuhn] / ɪˌmædʒ əˈneɪ ʃən /


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Failure to control A.I., then, points to a lack of imagination from the creator, not from the genius of the machine.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

No one can question that 9/11 was a colossal intelligence failure, or to be more specific, a failure of imagination in the US intelligence community.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Famed graphic designer Milton Glaser designed the venue to be “a journey to the promised land, an adventure in imagination, the pursuit of the unexpected.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

His desire to create “boundary-pushing music” occupies most of his imagination, waking and liminal.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Ella tried to resist gazing into the dark waters or letting her imagination fill in what could be lurking down there.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Yet over 100 stories up the North Tower, restaurateur Joe Baum and Michael Whiteman let their imaginations run wild.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

That song helped me find that maybe there was a little river of romance in their imaginations in that moment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The well-travelled Norwegians, who have captured the hearts and imaginations of many World Cup watchers with their enchanting celebration, were led by Haaland post-match on Sunday.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

There are copious cognitive benefits and endless possibilities for where their imaginations can run, unbound by the limiting confines of a tablet.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Miss Mortimer was charmed by their talent for make-believe and praised them for the fine condition of their imaginations.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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