ludicrous
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Critics described the situation as "ludicrous", but the Northern Ireland Assembly said it "supports more sustainable travel choices".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“It would be ludicrous to say that I’ve got any kind of grip on the complexity or contemporary life in L.A.,”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“Optical is heading into ludicrous speed,” Mizuho managing director for equity trading Daniel O’Regan said in a note to clients about Monday’s trading action.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Palantir, with an even more enthusiastic fan base, was among the 20 most valuable S&P 500 companies at its November peak, fetching a ludicrous 150 times sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Harry didn’t mind; it made him feel better that Fred and George, at least, thought the idea of his being Slytherins heir was quite ludicrous.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing ludicrous
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