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Rather than acknowledge that this is what happened; that certain stupendously wrong ideas gained widespread adherence in the two years after 9/11, there’s been an enormous willingness to believe that, hey, no, everything’s fine, it’s just that Paul Bremer and Donald Rumsfeld are really dumb.

Matthew Yglesias » Strange New Respect 2007

If asked to name stupendously amazing things in space, most people would probably pick black holes.

American Scientist Online 2008

What if we also consider that fantasy greatly outsells sf (and by your broader definition that would presumably include YA, horror, and alternative history, stupendously outsells it)?

Why Science Fiction Authors Can't Win Lou Anders 2009

However, the great actor Patrick Stewart manages somehow to remain self-respecting, even when Portia, stupendously performed by Susannah Fielding, spits out "Jew!" at him with heartfelt venom.

Recurring Daydreams Paul Levy 2011

Mr. Chu used his opening testimony to remind the committee that his department is backing, with billions, no fewer than 38 stupendously large renewable projects which are in addition to the 5,000 awards, totaling $34 billion, it has made via its stimulus grant program, and dozens of other corporate handouts via its regular budget.

Steven Chu, Energy CEO Kimberley A. Strassel 2011

Now that the death of its leading investor has rendered Countess Hanna Glawari stupendously wealthy, it is imperative that her money remains in the country.

The Merry Widow – review Alfred Hickling 2010

Either he was stupendously lucky and everyone missed, or the marksmen intentionally missed their mark.

First Contact Marc Kaufman 2011

That, as they say, is a story, and in "Baby It's You!" it's told to the accompaniment of slick cover versions of the Shirelles' greatest hits, sung stupendously well by Erica Ash, Kyra Da Costa, Crystal Starr Knighton and Christina Sajous.

The Invisible Girls Terry Teachout 2011

He wrote it after a stupendously argumentative and productive life as a scholar and writer and as that cruel disease, ALS, was closing in upon him.

Twelve Months of Reading 2011

Many a politician has built a ministerial career on making otherwise contentious subjects stupendously boring.

How local government cuts will damage the NHS Diane Abbott 2010