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embarrassment of riches





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An absolute embarrassment of riches — not that the Rams are shy about it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

The game is an embarrassment of riches for trivia buffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

In recent years, music aficionados have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches —particularly when it comes to the Beatles.

From Salon May 7, 2024

Abbie Ward steps in for Aldcroft at lock, an area where England have an embarrassment of riches.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2024

All this would be fine—an embarrassment of riches, to be sure; a tad too many treasures to be bestowed on a single human, certainly—if he were nice.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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