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prodigy

[prod-i-jee] / ˈprɒd ɪ dʒi /


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He was no childhood prodigy, no sure thing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Throughout the playoffs, the 7-foot-4 prodigy from France had emerged as the NBA’s next great superstar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Harding will begin a six-year contract for up to a dozen concerts a season, beginning in the fall of 2027, almost 30 years after the British prodigy made his U.S. debut conducting the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

At the age of 6 he was a chess prodigy.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

His interest in Colin wasn’t exactly unselfish—over the years, Keith would publish a number of articles about Colin’s prodigy.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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