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considerable

[kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /




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Egan-Jones is among the main players in the private-letter ratings business but has lately attracted considerable scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Europe used to lead the pharmaceutical business, and while it’s still a considerable player, counting AstraZeneca, GSK, Novartis and Roche, its grip is slipping.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Researchers have devoted considerable attention to the plasma's intense swirling motion and powerful electromagnetic fields.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

The Gwangju fab is a "long-term project that will take considerable time to materialise," said analyst Joo.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Commenting on their arrival, the Boston Globe remarked, “Some of the students in times past had considerable experience with the police but until now few of them had experience as policemen.”

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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