imagine that
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—used to express that something is remarkable
This tree is more than 300 years old. Imagine that!
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But no one should imagine that its nature or future will come down to a single person.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
An athlete might imagine that an Olympic gold medal will change their life, that the experience will shift their perspective and the status symbol will provide an enduring boost through tough times.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
One way out is to imagine that dark energy — the culprit and driving force behind the accelerated expansion of the Universe — can in some way change over time.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Now imagine that same mother learning her baby may need a specialist, such as a pediatric cardiologist.
—Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
An athlete might imagine that an Olympic gold medal will change their life, that the experience will shift their perspective and the status symbol will provide an enduring boost through tough times.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
One way out is to imagine that dark energy — the culprit and driving force behind the accelerated expansion of the Universe — can in some way change over time.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Now imagine that same mother learning her baby may need a specialist, such as a pediatric cardiologist.
—Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imagine that
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“Imagine that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imagine%20that. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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