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epic

[ep-ik] / ˈɛp ɪk /
NOUN
long story
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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

Cats: The Jellicle Ball took home three trophies, while feminism epic Liberation won best play after recently winning the Pulitzer prize for drama.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

On Thursday, trying to reserve seats for Imax and other premium screenings via the AMC ticketing app and its website became an epic journey of its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leaked tax-return scandal from six years ago was on the verge of an epic settlement.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Her nerves getting the best of her, Seven began to talk nonstop and, over Thorn’s grandma Lilou’s famous fluffy pancakes, recounted the epic fight of the day before.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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