colossal

Example Sentences

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Other men who have made colossal errors have retained their posts.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

We sit down with the French composer to discuss the colossal influence of John Williams and his desire to pay homage while conveying his own signature style.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A colossal Welsh failing to some eyes, a piece of Russell genius to others.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 to win by a colossal 102 runs in Colombo and bounce back in style after a defeat to arch-rivals India had left them in danger of elimination.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Where this colossal amount of water had come from was hard to imagine.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman