albatross
Example Sentences
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“Other people look at it as an albatross around their neck.”
For Franklin, unquestionably one of the most successful coaches in the country during 13 seasons at Vanderbilt and Penn State, the record in big games remains an albatross.
From Seattle Times
Given its giant size, the wandering albatross must depend on air currents to help it soar and save energy as its 3-meter wingspan carries it over vast swaths of open ocean.
From Science Magazine
The Palm Desert Republican is trying to appease Democrats on abortion, long a GOP albatross in California.
From Los Angeles Times
Given that the wandering albatross can weigh more than a 2-year-old child, it has some heavy lifting to do as it flies over vast swaths of open ocean.
From Science Magazine
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