greater

Definition of greaternext

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Adjective
  • Those, to me, were the people that had a lot more to say after the reunion ended.
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • But more variations of Austronesian languages have been identified in Taiwan, accompanied with more intricate grammatical structures and expansive vocabularies, which has provided insights for linguists.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
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“Greater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greater. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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