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greater

[grey-ter] / ˈgreɪ tər /


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There are finer moments in American cinema, more brilliant, more profound and poetic, but there is no greater moment in American cinema.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Having a mix of tax-deferred and Roth assets can provide greater flexibility in managing taxable income.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

And with greater traffic volumes, heavier vehicles, changes to the climate and backlogs in required highways, the growing problem of potholes is unlikely to be fixed quickly, she added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s a greater chance of being struck by lightning or attacked by a shark.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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