considerable

Example Sentences

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They each took turns answering questions from reporters with considerable delays.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He lost 25 pounds and a considerable amount of strength due to the thin air.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Even in the best-case scenario—say, in a negotiated settlement—analysts say resuming the flow of oil will take considerable time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But over the years, this important framework for our U.S. retirement system has periodically exposed retirement savers to considerable shifts in market and product risks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

After a considerable amount of time spent trapped within the room, Bailey finds a key concealed in the seat of the swing in the middle of the cage.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern