jumbo

Example Sentences

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The average number of tranches on investment-grade bond deals is at a record high as companies issue jumbo deals and look for cost savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Project Hail Mary” is wholesome science fiction that satisfies like a jumbo serving of apple pie and milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Among the aircraft leaving Dubai were the super jumbo A380s flown by flag carrier Emirates.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Preparations began last summer for the Pentagon to refit the Qatari jumbo jet that is expected to serve as Air Force One.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

I sucked in a jumbo gulp of air and opened the front door again.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis