greater

Definition of greaternext

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Adjective
  • Football in Ghana is a powerful unifying force in a country of more than 30 million people, multiple languages, and dozens of distinct ethnic groups.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • In earlier times, autumn bugling would attract a harem of suitors, when more than a dozen cows would congregate to feed and mate.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
  • Tribeca was launched in an effort to help revitalize Lower Manhattan, but has since grown into a major celebration of the arts and media.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
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“Greater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greater. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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