greatest
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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His manager deified his name, claiming he had just unleashed one of the greatest bullpen performances in baseball history.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Who has had the greatest influence on your work?
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
"It's definitely uplifting. And the greatest thing about it, is that it will carry on."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The investor in the top floor of the building received the lowest rate of interest but had the greatest assurance that his investment wouldn’t end before he wanted it to.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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