greatest
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"Simply the greatest event that humanity, that mankind, has ever seen".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Can Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, settle any lingering debate about his status as the greatest player of all time by leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title?
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
For 250 years, America has claimed the lion’s share of the world’s greatest inventions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
At a time when even the greatest achievements are debased in a culture that gives equal weight to meritricious novelty, is it even worth the trouble?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“I know she’s alive. And I know it’s her greatest wish that you stay that way too.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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