preposterous
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And though the film was far from Spielberg’s first foray into science fiction, it detailed a future that seemed both too distant and too preposterous for some viewers to connect to.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
The first installment revolved around solar contractor Ronald Gladden, who participated in a court case along with a preposterous group of actor-jurors sequestered together for the proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
But never in his entire career had Bloom made a more seemingly preposterous bet than the one he placed last summer in Edinburgh.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It’s preposterous to think that, even with the best of intentions on both sides, a peace as complicated as this could have been settled in one day.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Three sprightly figures whirled madly in her head—hours filled with Uncle Jack and Dill dancing to preposterous measures blacked out the coming of tomorrow with tomorrow’s troubles.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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