lofty
Example Sentences
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“Three Trees” is a Christian folktale in which trees with lofty aspirations end up with very different uses than they had dreamed of, finding fulfillment instead in God’s plans for them.
From Los Angeles Times
Greenlanders have seen a parade of speculators make lofty promises on large investments in their homeland’s natural riches—only to later disappoint.
But to become just the second skater to win two gold medals in the same Games, Malinin’s performance fell short of the lofty expectations.
From Los Angeles Times
"There are plenty of grounds in India where there could be a score of 300-plus," Brook told reporters on the captain's media day in Mumbai, when asked if he thought such lofty totals were possible.
From Barron's
The stock cratered after AMD reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter, but failed to deliver strong enough guidance to justify a lofty valuation.
From Barron's
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