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He devoted nearly a fifth of his magnum opus to attacking the established quack system of mercantilism, which sought to maximize exports and minimize imports for the empty prize of a positive balance of trade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

In 1962, Macdonald published his magnum opus of cultural criticism, “Against the American Grain: Essays on the Effects of Mass Culture,” containing the most famous of his essays, “Masscult & Midcult.”

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

He was carrying 743 rounds of ammunition and four handguns – two 9mm Browning semi-automatic pistols and two Smith & Wesson .357 magnum revolvers.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026

But through Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico had something to say: He tapped into his unique star power with his zeitgeist-defining magnum opus, his 2025 album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026

Bud Gleason purchased a box each of .270 rifle bullets and .357 magnum pistol shells.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

This was the cheapest of all the magnums I purchased—and the wine that inspired my friend’s joyful words.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025

More unusual items include opened and unopened magnums of champagne presented at Mr Mansell's racing wins, as well as a commemorative Japanese crystal dagger.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2023

Large groups guzzled magnums of rosé on canopied daybeds, and lines for the bathroom could take half an hour, a nuisance to hotel guests, who sometimes paid four figures a night for a room.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2021

There are other signs, too: exclusive magnums of Champagne, doting service from the hotelier and discussions about books and writers and the trappings of celebrity.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2018

It contained many substantial elements for the entertainment—a fine turkey, fowls, duck, and suchlike; with two magnums of the richest cream.

From James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography by Samuel Smiles