as in giant
unusually large
a galactic serving of soda that would have been enough for three moviegoers
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Recent Examples of galactic
This supermassive black hole, at the heart of a quasar known as 3C 273, offers a unique view into the complex interplay of galactic forces billions of light-years away.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
There’s an Emperor from House Corrino on the galactic throne, Bene Gesserit sisters manipulating events from the shadows, precious spice being mined from the sands of the desert planet Arrakis, and a murderous rivalry between Houses Harkonnen and Atreides.
—EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Day 6 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: a galactic collision.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
The progress on elliptical galaxy studies, however, will push forward as researchers plan to combine their findings with data gathered from the James Webb Space Telescope, Euclid telescope, and the Chinese Space Station to advance their knowledge of galactic evolution.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
There’s an Emperor from House Corrino on the galactic throne, Bene Gesserit sisters manipulating events from the shadows, precious spice being mined from the sands of the desert planet Arrakis, and a murderous rivalry between Houses Harkonnen and Atreides.
—EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Day 6 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: a galactic collision.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
The progress on elliptical galaxy studies, however, will push forward as researchers plan to combine their findings with data gathered from the James Webb Space Telescope, Euclid telescope, and the Chinese Space Station to advance their knowledge of galactic evolution.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some of these giant deer are destined for the record books.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Dec. 2024
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As an avid Katie Smith fan, one giant hole in my collection was her 1999 platinum rookie card, numbed only to 50.Craig Custance, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The additional enforcement capacity this funding allows was never intended to and has not targeted the vast majority of U.S. taxpayers, with the agency having said from the get-go that audits would not increase for people earning under $400,000 annually.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, in developing markets such as the Philippines or Vietnam, the primary challenge has been financial inclusion - addressing the vast unmet need for basic banking services among the underbanked and unbanked populations.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her yearlong renovation included the addition of custom millwork, wide-plank flooring, and air-conditioning necessitated by the huge south-facing window that floods the space with sunlight.Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles came out victorious in front of a raucous Philly crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in a cross-state battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers that could have huge ramifications in the battle for home-field advantage in the playoffs.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The gigantic Young-Hee is among the first things players see when their number is called.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Start showing off your personal style with gigantic hair bows, sneaker charms, busy necklaces, and layered keychains—in this, more is more.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The deluxe release marks another chapter in the SOS era, which has been nothing short of massive.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Atlanta moves to 7-7 on the year, which is massive considering the tight NFC South race at the moment.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Military families routinely make tremendous sacrifices for our country, and servicemembers are expected to bravely risk their lives during combat.Jen Cousins and KBF Francis, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Instead, there should be more celebrating of a league that's more skilled than ever and offering tremendous parody.Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Lyman, armed with an enormous iced coffee from Dunkin’, seemed to be in better spirits.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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The loss of Rodri to a season-ending knee injury has been an enormous factor, while Guardiola has pointed to the mental and physical demands placed on leading players by an increasingly punishing fixture schedule.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upcoming celestial events This year, the December full moon occurs one week before the winter solstice, an astronomical event caused by the Earth’s tilt, that marks the Northern Hemisphere’s longest night and shortest day and vice versa for the Southern Hemisphere.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here's a list of the 2025 astronomical events to put on your viewing calendar this year: Meteor showers that will be visible in 2025: Meteor showers are caused by debris entering the Earth's atmosphere at 35 kilometers per second, according to NASA.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Galactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galactic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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