grand
/ˈɡrænd/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
- (n) a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
- (adj) of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
- (adj) of or befitting a lord
- (adj) rich and superior in quality
- (adj) extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers
- (adj) of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
- (adj) large and impressive in physical size or extent
- (adj) the most important and magnificent in adornment
- (adj) used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
Usage(s):
- Testimony begins in front of a grand jury in the investigation into whether the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame was improperly leaked to the press.
- Roger Clinton's subpoena requires him to appear before the grand jury on April 20.
- Rove corrected himself in a later grand jury session.
Quotes
- "The feeling is absolutely amazing. It is really tough to describe. Every young kid, from the first time he hits the ball and thinks to be a tennis player, this is the dream to be in the final of any Grand Slam," Berdych said.on Jul 3, 2010 By: Tomas Berdych Source: Sify
- "In life as in football, overtime is the most difficult. Let's not forget that and let's mobilize all our forces for the grand finale on July 4," he said.on Jun 20, 2010 By: Bronislaw Komorowski Source: CTV.ca
- "I know the crowd wanted him to win more," Djokovic said. "That's OK, it's all right. I still love you guys, don't worry. I'm very, very happy that I won my first Grand Slam here, so hopefully we'll see you here on this stage a lot more often...on Jan 27, 2008 By: Novak Djokovic Source: USA Today
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