Example Sentences

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That charity, whose focus includes victims of sex trafficking, has been described by royal biographer Andrew Lownie as a "preposterously inappropriate cause" for Eugenie to be involved with.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Their care was funded by great commercial wealth—among the most compelling characters here is the man whose bequest first financed the Innocenti: Francesco Datini, a preposterously wealthy, libidinous and melancholy-prone merchant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Learning English from reruns of “Law & Order,” the being now called Harry will preposterously succeed in his masquerade, and in doing so, join a community that will ultimately improve him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

“But it is so preposterously difficult that there are times where I wonder whether we can actually do this.”

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Instantly a preposterously deep, authoritative voice said, “Who is it?”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson