colossal

Example Sentences

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Other men who have made colossal errors have retained their posts.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

We sit down with the French composer to discuss the colossal influence of John Williams and his desire to pay homage while conveying his own signature style.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The accumulation of colossal quantities of fuel and ammunition required?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The pitch remained flat but the weight of a colossal target was too great.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“Prince Pondicherry wrote a letter to Mr. Willy Wonka,” said Grandpa Joe, “and asked him to come all the way out to India and build him a colossal palace entirely out of chocolate.”

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl