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considerable

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




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If Raman can catch up and eventually surpass Pratt in the vote count, she could pose a considerable challenge to Bass as more young voters come to the polls in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Kismet was also ordered to pay £259,298 in costs, with a judge saying the company had engaged in "considerable dishonesty" over a prolonged period of time.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

LBBW, at the same time, sees a considerable risk that a prolonged standstill in the Gulf could cause the mood to reach a tipping point, Voelker says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Wait for the dust, which should be considerable, to settle first.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Dad spent considerable time with us, joining in the songs and all the games except pillow fights, which were illegal.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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