lofty
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Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the lofty goal of ferrying humans to Mars and setting up colonies on the neighboring planet.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“When Mendenhall solicited funds from investors, he often made lofty promises about the returns these investors would receive,” Kehoe said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Far too lofty, but I had a high school teacher who used to shout, “We’re not teaching you rules, we’re handing you a moral, ethical code.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
These are of parchment, prepared from specially treated animal skins that had to be sewn together to accommodate the lofty towers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Love stirred in the hearts of the young Brahmins' daughters when Siddhartha walked through the streets of the town, with his lofty brow, his king-like eyes and his slim figure.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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