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epic

[ep-ik] / ˈɛp ɪk /
NOUN
long story
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They’re merely following the lead of World Cup organizer FIFA, which is turning this upcoming three-nation showcase into an epic, All-American ransack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Careful restorations have maintained the historical architecture, while elevating the property to a level of epic glamour with all the modern luxuries of today,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Fifteen years ago, in an epic unraveling, McIlroy saw a four-shot Sunday lead evaporate with a collapse at Amen Corner — triple bogey, bogey, double bogey on holes 11, 12 and 13.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Last year, England racked up four predictably one-sided wins, scoring 208 points and conceding just 27, before France gave them an almighty scare in an epic title decider.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In spite of all these difficulties, he continued to prepare his epic book on mechanics, inertia and motion.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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