stunner

Example Sentences

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A stunner, to say the least, and another reminder that sports aren’t just unpredictable, but ruthless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

This revival, aided by a canny coach and a clever synthesis of existing and transfer players, has been going on for a couple of seasons, but Saturday’s result feels like an epic stunner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

His last lap was a stunner until his little moment late on, to the extent that McLaren team principal Andrea Stella called it "exceptional".

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

The big stunner of the night was No. 8-seeded Orange Lutheran eliminating No. 1-seeded St. John Bosco 20-19 when the Braves missed an extra point in the final two minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

It’s only there, in the midst of chaos, that I realize I forgot the stunner in the bathroom.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth