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larger than life

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


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The White House and the people who lived and worked there were larger than life.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 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

I asked him what being a handful meant, and he said it meant being larger than life.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd




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