fantastical
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Alas, Tanden is committed to that dream during a moment in our national story when it has become disturbingly common to believe such an idea to be laughably fantastical, or worse, totally contemptible.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
There were fantastical elements, but what set “Hey Arnold!” apart was how invested it was in depicting what life is like for a fourth grader.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Trump posted dozens of images over Sunday and Monday, depicting himself in an array of fantastical scenarios.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
The promise of building wealth slowly and sensibly feels more fantastical than ever for many people, as more households feel the brunt of rising costs and tightening budgets.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
Dill’s efforts to disentangle himself with dignity were only moderately successful: he rose from the pool like a small fantastical water monster, covered with green slime and dripping sheet.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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