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astronomical

[as-truh-nom-i-kuhl] / ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪ kəl /


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At the time, cancer drugs known as cell therapies were emerging with astronomical price tags.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

This series is designed “to inspire and motivate Americans” to travel during the country’s semiquincentennial celebration, never mind the astronomical gas prices.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Once the selected become official members of the Green Lantern Corps, they can wield their rings to create astronomical constructs.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Those watching the astronomical phenomenon were treated to a partial eclipse, which peaked shortly after 19:00 BST, when many saw more than 90% of the sun covered by the moon.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Jupiter, for example, is five astronomical units from the Sun, and a3 = 5x5x5 = 125.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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