in spades
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrated the signing in April of the free trade deal with the world's most populous nation, touting an export boom that would deliver jobs and investment in spades.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Ollie Chessum, brought in for his heft, delivered in spades, scoring two tries, laying on a deft pass for Alex Coles' score and clanging about in close combat.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
Life is about showing up for others, and you have done that in spades, but it’s also about enjoying what the world has to offer.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
Whatever self-possession Ortega thinks she may have lacked, Wednesday has it in spades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
They were too much for him—too literary and intellectual, too clever in spades.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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