quixotic

Example Sentences

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“Metropolitans” proves a less quixotic project than that might suggest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“He wants to win this battle with the city; he wants to win in court. It’s become this personal quixotic quest for him,” agreed Ed.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Basically, this mascot is carrying the flag for a quixotic battle to save a dying industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“This isn’t some sort of quixotic top-line grab,” Jassy said of the company’s AI investments.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

The other advantage was their quixotic approach to financial markets: They were consciously looking for long shots.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis