preposterous
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“Swan Song” follows all of Mr. Spencer’s edits to the eulogy text with preposterous vanity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri told AFP that claims the force works alongside goons are "preposterous", suggesting the above incidents involved rogue officers who were now under investigation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
And though the film was far from Spielberg’s first foray into science fiction, it detailed a future that seemed both too distant and too preposterous for some viewers to connect to.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
The first installment revolved around solar contractor Ronald Gladden, who participated in a court case along with a preposterous group of actor-jurors sequestered together for the proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
It seemed a preposterous way to confront the colossal power of the United States government.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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