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sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /




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On Thursday, Pages had another one of his sensational snags, taking an angle that would’ve made a defensive back proud in pursuit of Geraldo Perdomo’s fly ball to start the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Great Britain claimed three gold medals in a sensational 28 minutes to make history and achieve the team's best haul at a World Athletics Indoor Championships.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It built its current home on the Lower East Side in 2007 and it is as sensational today as when it opened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Researchers have also warned that X's model -- allowing premium accounts to earn payouts based on engagement -- has turbocharged the financial incentive to peddle false or sensational content.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

A few hours later, I am dressed in what will either be the most sensational or the deadliest costume in the opening ceremonies.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins