the greatest
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That tournament also featured one of the greatest matches ever played, the thrilling, back-and-forth 3-3 draw between Argentina and France, finally won by Argentina on penalty kicks.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
OG Anunoby's game-clinching tip-in to put New York on the brink of an NBA title will go down as one of the greatest plays in Knicks history, coach Mike Brown said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Anyone who witnessed it on Planet Earth instantly declared it the greatest goal in World Cup history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Those with the greatest need would receive an extra allowance of cheap energy and are forecast to save an average of £140 a year, compared to £100 for the majority of households.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Aristotle, the greatest scientist of his time, "knew" that the primary function of the brain was to cool the blood.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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