sensational
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It was from the example of his flamboyant mother, whom everyone called Corky, that Mr. Coben developed the practice of setting his sensational tales in ordinary surroundings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
And so is the No. 1 draft pick that could land Ohio State’s sensational receiver, Jeremiah Smith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
But none of the scandals with whiffs of corruption have so far triggered sensational backlash comparable to the Watergate saga, which led to Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Captain Harry Brook became the first England batter to make a double century in a one-day international with a sensational 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
We have the latest pair in the studio here”—he paused to put them on—“and we promise, it’s the most sensational thing we’ve ever tried.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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