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profound

[pruh-found, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd, proʊ‐ /




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To understand what is at stake, one must look at the profound and broad economic impact of rail efficiency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In fact, I know it, on a profound personal level.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A coalition of children's rights organisations, health professional bodies, charities, and community and voluntary sector groups, the Equal Protection Working Group, expressed "profound disappointment".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The metabolic alteration produced a profound genetic alteration in a cell.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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