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capacious

[kuh-pay-shuhs] / kəˈpeɪ ʃəs /


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Both jobs entailed tedious rewrite work that would have fit into Mr. Posner’s capacious definition of plagiarism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

It also requires a more secure and capacious ballroom for official events.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Starbucks Korea caused an uproar this year when it launched a "Tank Day" promotion on May 18, touting a new line of capacious tumblers for its coffee beverages.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

I always contrast Thomas’ capacious ability to feel sorry for himself with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, because she also faced so many hurdles in her own life, right?

From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026

Roscuro, as he surfaced from the bottom of the queens capacious bowl, could not help taking a few appreciative sips.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo




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