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momentous

[moh-men-tuhs] / moʊˈmɛn təs /


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“Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next Federal Reserve Chairman is a momentous step towards finally restoring accountability, competence, and confidence in Fed decision-making,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In front of nine of the 1982 European Cup heroes - including captain Dennis Mortimer and goalscorer Peter Withe - Villa wrote themselves another momentous chapter.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Choo Choo Revue,” the latest in a long line of song-and-dance productions, is arriving at a momentous time for the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Some fellow students knew Roberts’ politics but insisted that he didn’t engage in debates about these momentous battles.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Deydey usually talked about his travels, the places he’d seen and the people, the close calls and momentous encounters with animals, weather, other Anishinabeg, and best of all, ghosts.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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