prodigious

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“One can only imagine the pressure and frustration that the printers, publishers and reviewers must have felt in the face of Churchill’s prodigious output and demands.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The England Under-19 international, making his seventh appearance for the club, has shown he clearly has the talent - but that is not the only concern when it comes to a prodigious talent so young.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

But whether the arena is theater, music, science or sports, all wear garments that accentuate their emotional states and prodigious talents — and leave an enduring mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Maye is a prodigious ball-carrying runner who is also the league's best at throwing long-range passes.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The chaplain braced himself with a prodigious effort of the will and plunged ahead brazenly.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller