colossal
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By revealing how fresh magma accumulates beneath a volcano responsible for one of Earth's most extraordinary eruptions, the research brings scientists closer to understanding the processes that eventually make such colossal events possible.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Since June's record highs, traders have been questioning elevated valuations and when companies would see returns -- if any -- on the colossal sums they have spent to get ahead in the artificial intelligence race.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 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
These unprovable suspicions, Jackson’s detainment in the laundry, Pierrot’s wretched delivery and the morning’s colossal heat were oppressive to Briony.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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