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prodigious

[pruh-dij-uhs] / prəˈdɪdʒ əs /




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“One can only imagine the pressure and frustration that the printers, publishers and reviewers must have felt in the face of Churchill’s prodigious output and demands.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The England Under-19 international, making his seventh appearance for the club, has shown he clearly has the talent - but that is not the only concern when it comes to a prodigious talent so young.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

But whether the arena is theater, music, science or sports, all wear garments that accentuate their emotional states and prodigious talents — and leave an enduring mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Maye is a prodigious ball-carrying runner who is also the league's best at throwing long-range passes.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

A year of rowing had given him prodigious strength in his arms and shoulders, and he worked his way through the pile of cedar bolts like a machine.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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