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momentous

[moh-men-tuhs] / moʊˈmɛn təs /


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"We're gathered at a momentous time of uncertainty, of chaos and instability," said Jamey Rosenfield, founder and co-chair of CERAWeek, during the closing event on Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Bellamy scored the winning goal when Wales last faced Italy in Cardiff, a momentous occasion at a sold-out Millennium Stadium.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

These momentous shifts partly explain how the U.S. economy easily withstood a surge in oil prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Mr. Scott charts a course through these momentous events with great skill, producing a book that is readable and accessible but bedded in authoritative scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

She said it bravely, with chin upraised, and she blinked rapidly as she spoke, dazzled by the momentous truth she had revealed.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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