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
"It's definitely uplifting. And the greatest thing about it, is that it will carry on."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
One would be remiss to neglect the greatest unsolved mystery to strike the Yiddish stage, the fate of Molly Lewis.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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