ludicrous
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Greg's described the challenge - dubbed Radio 1's Longest Ride with Greg James for Red Nose Day - as his most "ludicrous challenge" yet for Comic Relief.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
For the rest of America not versed in the internecine fights of the online right, this situation may seem baffling—or even trivial, given the ludicrous nature of Owens’ claims.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
This price tag is ludicrous for an 18-month experiment.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Wyle tells the audience he is “not a real doctor” as he fires off ludicrous medical claims.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
Both brothers lashed out with their arms and legs, but Bull’s weight had both of them pinned in ludicrous, humiliating positions.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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