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sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /




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He brought usual Game 3 starter Johnson in out of the bullpen, and he delivered a sensational performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The viral posts reflect how some influencers seek to profit from a disinformation trend researchers call "real story fakes" -- flooding the internet with sensational AI fabrications about a real story gaining public attention.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The FA Cup often tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It is a situation JPMorgan Chase JPM -0.70%decrease; red down pointing triangle found itself in weeks before a former banker filed a lawsuit filled with sensational accusations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Because the hearing was kept private, like all proceedings in family court, the news stories could continue to be sensational and simplistic, easy arguments for one side or the other.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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