embarrassment of riches
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“There’s really an embarrassment of riches right now coming out of the open source labs.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Ekitike opted to join Paris St-Germain but could not quite break through amid the embarrassment of riches in the attacking department.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025
A greatest-hits revue, devised by producer Cameron Mackintosh, the celebratory show is a true embarrassment of riches.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025
In recent years, music aficionados have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches —particularly when it comes to the Beatles.
From Salon • May 7, 2024
Because of the generosity of my visitors I had an embarrassment of riches and wanted to share my food with the other prisoners on my floor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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