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behemoth

[bih-hee-muhth, bee-uh-] / bɪˈhi məθ, ˈbi ə- /
NOUN
giant
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The behemoth fish was hooked on Thursday by local fisherman Justin Broussard after an “unforgettable battle that had nearby anglers watching in amazement,” district officials said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

As the barrelling behemoth of true crime content continues to flourish, police departments across the US and abroad are turning to podcast production for help solving cold murder cases and other investigations.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The nationwide lobbying behemoth and its imprimatur often settle debate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

The company, a supplier of advanced memory chips to industry behemoth Nvidia, has seen profits skyrocket thanks to the global race to build artificial intelligence data centres.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Next she doused the smoldering troll with the contents of the restaurant’s fire extinguisher, hoping the icy powder wouldn’t revive the sleeping behemoth.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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