greatest
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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A few years later and a few hundred miles down the Eastern Seaboard, Bruce Springsteen, perhaps the greatest living exponent of the American song of the open road, issued the tragic and affecting “Atlantic City.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
What types of exercise offer the greatest benefits?
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
"Are we looking at the greatest player ever? It's possible and definitely worth the debate," asked former Wales defender Ashley Williams on BBC One.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
It’s true that older Americans are still by far the wealthiest, but households headed by someone under 40 have seen the greatest equity appreciation, and subsequently, the largest gains in wealth on a percentage basis.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
In June 1963, Kennedy enjoyed his greatest moment on the world stage, speaking to a crowd of nearly half a million in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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