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sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /




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San Antonio’s sensational big man is sending a stirring playoff message.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

American Cameron Young carded the lowest round of the day, a sensational eight-under 63, to sit alone in third at 12 under.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

“It’s a stick of gum! It’s a stick of the most amazing and fabulous and sensational gum in the world!”

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl




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