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The colossal squid is native mainly to which ocean?

colossal

[kuh-los-uhl] / kəˈlɒs əl /


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"The NHS is spending colossal amounts of money every year to treat the complications of obesity," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 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 matters for Manchester, it matters for the Premier League and so, crucially, it matters for the UK's image around the world – because England's top flight is a colossal global brand.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Kaluga Queen, a colossal producer in China, supplies to DTC brands like Roe House and Quince, along with Michelin-starred restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

As early as 5000 B.C., colossal architecture of massive, upright stones appeared.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell




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