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lofty

[lawf-tee, lof-] / ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf- /




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Phil, though with three lofty new titles to his name: Oscar L. Tang and H.M.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The company has lofty ambitions to create personal and business agents for its 3.5 billion daily active users and is building AI models to achieve the goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Broadcom shares tumbled 13% after the semiconductor and software maker’s guidance on AI demand failed to live up to investors’ lofty expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

For the next three miles, the walk was mostly along a lofty ridgeline connecting Greylock to Mount Williams.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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