extravagant
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“It would be extravagant to speak of a novel when the author has dashed off only a few lines,” Gorsuch wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
The San Fernando Valley, especially in Burbank, is a region now known for extravagant, do-it-yourself Halloween displays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“While Respondents may not in fact possess what extravagant holdings they portray themselves as possessing online, the record reflects that they possess an exceptional capacity to flee the jurisdiction,” Louis wrote in a 30-page ruling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Allison contributed 38 of a 58-run stand with Dean Elgar before James Coles found extravagant turn with his third ball to bowl Elgar.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Jalabhar Xho was all in feathers, a plumage so fantastic and extravagant that he seemed like to take flight.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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