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crowning

[krou-ning] / ˈkraʊ nɪŋ /


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"This is the crowning moment - hearing 'and still' in the ring," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

His crowning cultural achievement was the creation of the Cable News Network in 1980, which created the model for today’s cable news titans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The primary bathroom is certainly one of the crowning jewels of the home, as it features an elegant wood backdrop with a large soaking tub and his and her marble vanities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"For a dancer, it is the ultimate achievement, the crowning glory," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

While the “Checkers Speech” has become famous for that crowning moment, the whole speech is a rhetorical classic.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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