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epic

[ep-ik] / ˈɛp ɪk /
NOUN
long story
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"I can't really explain it right now," Wembanyama said of the Spurs collapse after their own epic start.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the film’s logline, Kara’s encounter with “an unexpected and ruthless adversary” leads her to “reluctantly join forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Their entire rivalry has unfolded without a single epic showdown when it mattered most—Messi and Ronaldo have never faced off at a World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The idea for the epic photograph originated during an international break in 2023, when Yarrow shot Haaland alone in Viking dress, waist-deep in an Oslo fjord.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Of course, the worst part is knowing it could have been the most epic birthday ever.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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