greatest
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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“New York City is the greatest city in the world, and the people who call it home should not be left carrying the burden alone,” Hochul said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“If 24-hour care is needed for an extended period of time, it can easily be the single greatest expense of a person’s lifetime.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
America is still one of CMAT’s greatest muses, as well as the country that helped develop the dreams she now feels almost guilty for having.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Edmond Dantès’s daring break from an island prison is considered one of the greatest escapes in all of literature to this very day.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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