the greatest

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"For me, Messi is the greatest football player in history," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

And the wild thing, I think the greatest gift, was becoming a mother; I understood what it means, unconditional love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Economists assume, for example, that consumers with limited income will allocate their budget to maximize utility—choosing the combination of goods that delivers the greatest satisfaction per unit of cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

While this group faced the greatest risk of progressing to rheumatoid arthritis, they also experienced the largest benefits from early treatment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“And that’s good. I didn’t want to have to try to explain one of the greatest things in the world. Shall we?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith