sensational
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The morning's play began in sensational fashion when Aitchison took two wickets in two balls in the first over.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
"This is a sensational opening for the second episode in an animation series," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Four tries in just over five minutes followed, first through Jackson Hastings and Tristan Sailor before Leyland's sensational double in the final couple of minutes.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
On Thursday, Pages had another one of his sensational snags, taking an angle that would’ve made a defensive back proud in pursuit of Geraldo Perdomo’s fly ball to start the seventh.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Seemingly oblivious to the sensational nature of the news he had just imparted, Dumbledore said nothing more about staff appointments, but waited a few seconds to ensure the silence was absolute before continuing.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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