momentous
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“Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next Federal Reserve Chairman is a momentous step towards finally restoring accountability, competence, and confidence in Fed decision-making,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
In front of nine of the 1982 European Cup heroes - including captain Dennis Mortimer and goalscorer Peter Withe - Villa wrote themselves another momentous chapter.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
She made similarly momentous visits to Los Angeles and Inyo counties.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
David’s eventual decision to leave the priesthood for Margaret is painful and momentous.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
On Christmas Eve 1906, from a wind-lashed transmitting station overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at Brant Rock, Massachusetts, a momentous sound was heard.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing momentous
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