extraordinary

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Hansen, a 50-year-old former fighter pilot on his maiden voyage into space, said he saw "some extraordinary things" during the first hours aboard the Orion.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Hansen described his debut flight as an "extraordinary" experience.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Michelle Foa said her mother had “this extraordinary personality that was intensely energetic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Among its more impressive features are an extraordinary great room with a 30-foot ceiling, as well as an expansive primary suite that boasts a sitting room, balcony, enormous walk-in closet, and two bathrooms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Less than a week shy of his nineteenth birthday, Bobby Fischer had just established himself as one of the most extraordinary chess players in the world.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady