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spectacular

[spek-tak-yuh-ler] / spɛkˈtæk yə lər /


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Cook was a spectacular operator and a historic steward of shareholder value.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Close observers say Rew's keeping is competent, rather than spectacular, possibly hampered by some heavy footwork.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The catalpas bloomed in April and May, putting on a spectacular show of purple flowers that sent a light fragrance across the village.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"J1007+3540 is one of the clearest and most spectacular examples of episodic AGN with jet-cluster interaction, where the surrounding hot gas bends, compresses, and distorts the jets," Dr. Pal explained.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

He had accomplished one of the most spectacular feats of survival ever recorded, and he was celebrated on every continent.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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