lofty
Example Sentences
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ERock’s valuation looks lofty given its latest annual results.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Phil, though with three lofty new titles to his name: Oscar L. Tang and H.M.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The AI capex trade has momentum on its side, but it hasn’t yet done enough to justify today’s lofty expectations.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
But it’s a lot easier for Rocket Lab to grow into its lofty expectations from a smaller base than it would be for SpaceX to grow fast enough to justify its valuation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"What," he asked, in what he was certain were lofty and scornful tones, "would possibly make you imagine that my lady-love would have sent me on some foolish errand?"
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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