fancy
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It was a boon for Kentucky, bringing more infrastructure, fancy steakhouses and transplants, some of whom hoped to strike it rich making what the industry calls America’s native spirit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Williamson may be done dancing, but the music’s still playing, and the fancy footwork of politics continues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and "the size of the nail on your smallest finger" according to Fawcett.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Aston Villa are a point further back in fifth but will fancy their chances of securing Champions League football for next season.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“She’s been running around busy with movie work, getting ready for the big fancy premiere on Thursday.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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