red-letter
Example Sentences
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This was a red-letter day in the history of Liverpool's famous old stadium as the new top deck of the Anfield Road Stand was in use for the first time.
From BBC
His 24 points - his highest tally in a Test match - included two tries, but his kicking, vision and communicative skills laid the foundation for Ireland's red-letter day.
From BBC
Saturday was a red-letter day for the history of art in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times
Normally he was a jovial man, with an impish sense of humor, but on that red-letter day he was clearly bummed.
From Washington Post
“The eventual purchaser will be able to steward them into publication, which will be a red-letter day for Brontë scholarship,” he said.
From Seattle Times
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