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also gangbuster
as in excellent
of the very best kind
most of the pop singers in the competition were anything but gangbusters
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Adjective
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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Certain fruits and veggies, lentils and other legumes, and sweet potatoes are all good sources of fiber, and make excellent breakfast fodder.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Aug. 2025
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While much of that is thanks to an explosive offense that features Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens also have some terrific players on the defensive side of the ball, which should not come as much of a surprise given their history.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Temuera Morrison plays a terrific villain as the murderous King Kahekili.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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They are no longer considered stellar mass black holes.—
Krystal Ruiz-Rocha,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The veteran was stellar at Liberty, catching 106 passes for 1,959 yards and 21 touchdowns in 43 games for the Flames.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another uninspired performance coupled with a a heavy defeat may well spell the end for the Basque manager at the Emirates, so this fixture should have plenty of undertones and be a cracking game of football.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
28 Oct. 2019
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This is shaping up to be a cracking game at Old Trafford that United will probably edge.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
6 Aug. 2019
Adjective
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The outpouring from the community has been wonderful, and everyone has been willing to help, though there isn’t much anyone can do at the moment, according to Guzauskas.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jalen Coker, a second-year receiver who’s had a wonderful camp, will play Thursday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter.—
Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
3 Mar. 2020
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The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.—
Heidi Stevens,
chicagotribune.com,
18 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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There's also a fabulous dance scene between Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) that flashes on screen, before Wednesday engages in a bit of shotgun target practice with Grandmama Hester Frump (Absolutely Fabulous' Joanna Lumley).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sugar was poison in April and a fabulous soda addition in July.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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