sensational
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The production, full of sensational aerial maneuvers and fog-strewn scenic thrills, is mesmerizing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Understandable, considering the sensational world we live in.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Influencers are often incentivized to amplify sensational rumors, which can attract followers and increase earnings on revenue-sharing platforms like X.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Nottingham Forest stunned Sunderland with a sensational 5-0 win on Friday to put some serious distance between themselves and the bottom three.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Seemingly oblivious to the sensational nature of the news he had just imparted, Dumbledore said nothing more about staff appointments, but waited a few seconds to ensure the silence was absolute before continuing.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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