vaunted
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President Emmanuel Macron vaunted France's reliable nuclear power and available land for construction as he welcomed leaders to the event.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Gulf Arab states have discovered how fragile their vaunted prosperity is.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Even just speaking up could dent his vaunted Teflon shield.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026
But Forté was actually “an inquisitive 8-year-old who played the violin in a youth orchestra and even had a recital at the vaunted Brooklyn Academy of Music,” according to GQ.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
“I realize that you may destroy me, and if that is my fate, I welcome it. Come now, let us see if the vaunted reputation of the djinn is well deserved!”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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