as in giant
unusually large
as military blunders go, the disastrous Pickett's Charge was of Himalayan proportions
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What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.
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Competitive eaters expand their stomach capacity to hold vast amounts of food.
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In a vast contrast to 1776, chronic diseases now account for most American deaths, because people generally live long enough to develop them.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.
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Dangote’s plan to take the refinery public is in line with efforts to list shares of its mammoth fertilizer and cement units in Nigeria and London respectively.
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294.
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Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova transformed from a serene hangout spot into an enormous fun-fest fit for a nation’s 250th birthday on Friday.
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Over time, these little communication shifts can create enormous changes in your home.
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This tiny, mountainous country, north of Greece and south of Montenegro, is a haven for outdoorsy types thanks to epic hiking trails through the Albanian Alps.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is one of Georgia's most lush and verdant gems that stretches for 867,000 mountainous and wooded acres.
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After soaring to tremendous heights and leading the market for years, AI stocks have been under pressure recently because of worries their profits can’t possibly keep pace with the tremendous rallies for their stock prices.
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Seismic events release tremendous amounts of seismic energy.
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“Himalayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Himalayan. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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