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sensation

[sen-say-shuhn] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃən /




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Bellingham, a teen sensation at Birmingham, followed Sancho's playbook by first moving to Dortmund, where he blossomed into one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But it’s a far better analogy for how viewers rallied behind the show, making Hansen and his questionable methods a sensation that could be replicated after their mutual cancellation.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

After five hours of a painless electric tickling sensation, he had a fresh arm, and he was sent back out into battle.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

In 2024, shortly after the Dodgers signed two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, the club moved the lantern to a place of prominence outside the top-deck gates, overlooking the downtown skyline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

There was a heavy sensation on his chest, like he couldn’t breathe easily.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Different rooms are said to explore contrasting sensations, with some emphasizing touch, sound or visuals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The mind learns that disconnecting can allow a person to get space from the sensations, emotions, or experiences that are painful or overwhelming.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

"I've never felt these sensations ever in my life", he told CBS News, BBC News's US partner.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

A novelist explores narrative, making sense of themes, motifs and sensations to try to communicate about the complexity of a globe with some eight billion people in it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Especially early in the day, I would be most alert to the sensations of movement and straining.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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