marvellous
Example Sentences
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"Our attacking play was marvellous throughout the whole game. I'm really impressed and proud."
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Speaking on BBC Radio 5's Wake Up To Money show, he recalled the company's "marvellous" trading period after Prince George was photographed wearing the shoes during a tour of Australasia.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
She was an only child, described by her father as "marvellous", a "free spirit" and a "hard worker" who studied in Cardiff, Paris and Los Angeles.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
The rear wheels locked and went into a fierce sideways skid, and then, with a marvellous crunch of mudguards and metal, we went crashing into the hedge.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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