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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

At the age of 6 he was a chess prodigy.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

A brash and confident young earthbending prodigy, Toph moonlights as a champion fighter called the Blind Bandit, unbeknownst to her overprotective upper-class parents who think their little girl is helpless.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The other three guys in the band were Ennio, who plays the drums and is considered to be this prodigy drummer, Harry on lead guitar, and Elijah on bass guitar.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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