grandiloquently

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Thapar began his opinion by grandiloquently declaring: “Traditionally, American universities have been beacons of intellectual diversity and academic freedom.”

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2021

In the fourth volume of his account of the first world war, published in 1929, Churchill had grandiloquently pronounced: “The conclusion of the Great War raised England to the highest position she has yet attained.”

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2016

The first, Milton Cross, had presided over the microphone grandiloquently for 45 years, starting with a performance of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” on Christmas Day in 1931.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2015

The author is listed, grandiloquently, as L. Sanford Nance.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2010

"For a kiss, and the pledge of your hand," said Tristran, grandiloquently, "I would bring you that fallen star."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman