phenom
Example Sentences
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But seeing close friend and teenage phenom Keys capture her major in Melbourne last year — after many wondered if her window had passed — hit closer to home.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
And speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz delivered precisely what was expected with a commanding performance in the 1,000 meters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Darnold absorbed the downgrade from phenom to backup and rebuilt himself to starting material.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
But the young phenom also gets sacked more than almost any other quarterback.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
These teams pulled in big rowdy crowds as well as college scouts, but my parents were adamant that Craig not sacrifice his intellectual development for the short-lived glory of being a high school phenom.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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