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Its centerpiece was an eight-foot-tall stone lantern given to then-Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley by Japanese sports columnist Sotaro Suzuki and his wife, Toku, who had attended the stadium’s grand opening in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

No matter how different they are, they are still themselves because we all decay—not exactly like them, but similarly enough in the grand scheme of things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

A grand prize of $10,000 and a mounted catfish trophy were at stake.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The four-time Formula 1 world champion had a maximum of 35 laps and 75 minutes to pass everyone on an adapted track at the grand prix circuit in Northamptonshire.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

We crossed the grounds, entered the castle doors, now gilded gold, marched up a grand golden staircase, and down a long corridor to a large golden door with gold handles.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

However, the 20-year-old can expect to face a challenge from a resurgent McLaren and in particular Lando Norris, who has won the past two grands prix.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Although that event takes F1 to the 21 grands prix needed to satisfy various commercial contracts, Domenicali is determined for there to be another race after the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 21 November.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

The Briton won two grands prix, while Antonelli's best result was a single podium finish in third place in the Canadian Grand Prix.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

It’s not to be confused with Apple TV’s sports offerings, such as MLS matches, Formula One grands prix, or Friday baseball.

From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026

While other children were having their parents or their dentists pull out their baby teeth, I was knocking mine out with my feet when I did grands battements.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

Vienna's heurigers range from a few tables set up in the open air to grander affairs resembling restaurants.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

What stood out most was and is their profound appreciation for a grander inspirational source: the world of Studio Ghibli, brought to life by Hayao Miyazaki.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

Travel agency or not, Costco has grander travel ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

Dhurandhar, arriving months after the worst India-Pakistan military clash in two decades, sees Dhar return to the political-thriller genre on a grander scale.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

Through a grand arch lay a grander chamber beneath the central dome—a rotunda where hundreds of scythes greeted one another, engaging in casual conversation around an elaborate breakfast spread in the center.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Katie Taylor ended her illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells on a night of celebration, spectacle and music.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

It was the first time since Tom Watson in 1977 that a 72nd green birdie had secured golf's oldest and grandest title by a single shot.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

“It’s clear the president wanted the grandest flyover ever,” Isaacman said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

Spielberg turned one of science fiction’s grandest ideas — first contact with alien life — into the story of a boy and his weird little space-faring goblin best friend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Jackson regretted the loss of his papers and furniture but quickly made plans to rebuild and restore the main house at the Hermitage, turning it into one of Tennessee’s grandest residences.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis