embarrassment of riches
Example Sentences
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The game is an embarrassment of riches for trivia buffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
From Gianluigi Buffon and Cannavaro at the back to Alessandro del Piero and Francesco Totti in attack, manager Marcello Lippi had an embarrassment of riches at his disposal.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Though moviegoing audiences were spoiled with this embarrassment of riches, it’s Fanning’s work that stood out among the pair.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
It’s no wonder the animated sequel proved to be an embarrassment of riches at the box office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
Because of the generosity of my visitors I had an embarrassment of riches and wanted to share my food with the other prisoners on my floor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
