enormous

Example Sentences

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“Even if a ceasefire materialises, restoring supply takes weeks to months-damaged facilities need repair, the cargo backlog is enormous, and Iran’s five preconditions suggest Hormuz reopening is far from guaranteed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Gianluigi Donnarumma says he "cried because of the enormous sadness" of not being able to lead Italy to the 2026 World Cup this summer, following their penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Buffett noted that the Gates Foundation has enormous resources of $96 billion—the most of any foundation—largely from Bill Gates’ fortune from his Microsoft stock and other investments.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“But I am hopeful and I would guarantee we will find things in space that have enormous economic value.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

My brain is running wild with this thought when the dogs stop and I look up and there is an enormous bull buffalo standing in front of my leader, smelling his head.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen