outsize

Example Sentences

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Once a quirky background detail that played an outsized role in his nomination, Kavanaugh’s extracurricular interests have now been elevated by the Supreme Court into a legal fixture of constitutional law.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

But in the current climate, it has taken on outsized symbolic importance.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

The outsized earnings potential isn’t yet reflected in U.K. banks’ share prices, with stocks remaining cheap despite a recent rally, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Is the bubble bursting, or is this simply a healthy consolidation after outsized gains?

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The buttons were on an outsized cotton shirt, which was what had replaced the turtlenecks now that it was warm.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood