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larger than life

[lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf] / ˈlɑr dʒər ðənˈlaɪf /


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His summit with Xi had scant substance but made both leaders look larger than life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Of course, we also go for stories that are larger than life, that traverse beyond this realm into a place that only movies can go.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026

He said the most challenging aspect was representing a larger than life character while making sure his smile was "just right for the family".

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

It opened my eyes to a world that was larger than life, yet still personal at its core.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

When I tried to ask what being larger than life meant, he put his hand on my shoulder.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd




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