prodigy

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Itauma - the prodigy who was sparring seasoned professionals while still at school - was in wonderful form from the first bell, using his speed and variation to send Franklin backtracking.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The French 7-foot-5 prodigy was near-unplayable as the Spurs notched up their second straight wire-to-wire win, and their 13th victory from 14 games.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

After winning the slalom at Sochi 2014 Shiffrin, then an 18-year-old prodigy, blurted out that she’d love to win five golds at the next Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The child of the Marine officer was a prodigy of the first impression.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy