staggering
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To mark the occasion, Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury watches, gave each leader a $20,000 limited-edition timepiece—donated by Chen Zhi, whose staggering wealth helped gain him entry into Cambodia’s political elite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Sir Keir has said it was "staggering" he had not been told sooner that Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"If we catch them doing that, they get a 50 percent tariff, which is a staggering -- that's a staggering amount," Trump told Bartiromo.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
He looked up momentarily at his comrade from behind a staggering mountain of scrumptious food, and pointed to his leg, which was swathed in a hugely exaggerated bandage.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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