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imagination

[ih-maj-uh-ney-shuhn] / ɪˌmædʒ əˈneɪ ʃən /


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"Finding evidence of a giant squid really captures people's imagination, but it's just one part of a much bigger picture," Dr. Nester said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

At the moment, the club is mostly just-poured concrete and steel, so envisioning what it will look like requires some imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

A critic of the day hailed the bravura Hunt caryatids as “full of sentiment, showing a refined imagination, a scholar’s grasp of the requirements and an artist’s appreciation of fitness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The outbreak on the luxury expedition cruise has captured the imagination of the public, with many people worried that the Andes virus could be the next SARS-CoV-2.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

I was alone with my imagination, which did not always prove to be a good companion.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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