quixotic
Example Sentences
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“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
“This isn’t some sort of quixotic top-line grab,” Jassy said of the company’s AI investments.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
Knowing Juanita and her quixotic ways, this could turn into one of her many harebrained schemes.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe GarcÃa McCall
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