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sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /




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Many of those listed on online marketplaces are larger and more custom than Cash App’s Tags, making for an arguably more sensational payment experience.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

That narrow and sensational definition is precisely what keeps women from recognizing and/or reporting their symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Some routinely put on a show: NYC0318, a whale also seen by AFP on a recent outing, often charms whale watchers with sensational lunge-feeds, breaching the water and prompting shrieks of delight.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Unwilling to join the voyeuristic crowd, Ms. Sampson urges readers to understand Sand’s socially transgressive behaviors in a less sensational context.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

White could not anticipate the bitter, sensational legal battle that was about to ensue—one that would be debated in the U.S.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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