brilliance
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Rightly or wrongly, the Ballon d'Or isn't simply a case of rewarding solo brilliance.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Suarez's Liverpool career was filled with controversy but there can be no denying his brilliance for the Reds on the field after signing from Ajax in 2011 for £22.7m.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Peterson has shown flashes of brilliance, but has also missed time with mysterious injuries and seen his play flag down the stretch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
David Plotz: Do you get the sense that Lachlan has the ruthless brilliance and the eye for talent that Rupert Murdoch has had?
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
“Well, we’re all quite used to it out there, you see,” I said, trying not to fidget, flushed with the brilliance of my success.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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