colossal
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A colossal prehistoric snake that lived in India about 47 million years ago may have been one of the largest snakes ever to exist.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The first T20 is at the colossal Melbourne Cricket Ground on 21 November.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Scientists think one of the most important events in the early solar system was a colossal collision between the young Earth and a Mars-sized body known as Theia.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
“It was a colossal headache. I hope I don’t have to go through it again. It was not profitable for our company in any shape or form.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Through sheer, savage will, Minya poured even her life force into the colossal expenditure of magic necessary to hold on to her ghosts and keep her charges safe—and not just safe but loved.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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