greatness

Example Sentences

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For all of his historic greatness, Trout has appeared in just three postseason games—a first-round sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Obviously, Ohtani — who came into the season appearing to really covet the Cy Young award — is capable of multidimensional greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Mr. Herman knows how to tell a story, and in “Founder’s Fire” he tells this one well, making a strong argument for the ultimate source of American greatness: the freedom to pursue one’s dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The house allows its children to flourish, with a mother guiding her children to greatness in ballroom competitions and beyond.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

A story that’d blow all others outta the water in its greatness and scope?

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee