sensational
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Romell Glave declared "total domination" for Great Britain after leading team-mate Jeremiah Azu to a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts, 24 hours after Amy Hunt's triumph in the women's event.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
If any move does materialise for Romero, it would be a sensational development and be another deal, following the one for Eze last season, which would present a chance for bragging rights for Arsenal fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 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
There’s nothing sensational or notably judgmental in Ms. Aviv’s treatment of this ghastly story, which is not to say that she is morally neutral; she’s not.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The stage was set for the first and most sensational face-off of the Cold War era in the United States.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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