momentous
Example Sentences
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Trump signed an executive order last year establishing his own task force "to provide a grand celebration worthy of the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of American Independence".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
"At first blush, this case may not seem momentous," said Koh from the trade union confederation.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“Choo Choo Revue,” the latest in a long line of song-and-dance productions, is arriving at a momentous time for the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
A friendly game against, er, whoever, or a momentous day for the Scottish national team and the chosen ones bound for the States - same difference.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
It hardly seems like there would have been time for them to make such a momentous decision, and I can’t imagine them choosing to leave me behind.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing momentous
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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