prodigy

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The country’s resident tennis prodigy, Jannik Sinner, has four major titles and counting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Itauma - the prodigy who was sparring seasoned professionals while still at school - was in wonderful form from the first bell, using his speed and variation to send Franklin backtracking.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The French prodigy struggled to make an offensive mark on the early action.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

I was still some 429 points away from grand-master status, but I was touted as the Great American Hope, a child prodigy and a girl to boot.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan