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sensation

[sen-sey-shuhn] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃən /




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The games have been inevitably exciting, especially as now that they’re in the knockout round, but the overall sensation was unexpected relief, a soul-soothing balm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

It took 90 minutes for Vozinha, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper, to become a world-wide sensation with more Instagram followers than NFL legend Tom Brady.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

There has been talk of Chelsea's Malo Gusto making a reunion with his old manager while City have also been linked with a move for Lille's 18-year-old Moroccan midfield sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Practically before the paint had dried, the mural was a sensation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

She plunged deeper and deeper into the bush until the sensation of power left her and she fell to the ground unconscious.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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