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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

His death from leukaemia when she was just 13 had a profound effect on King, who also saw her mother held back by their circumstances.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The whole approach of Vesalius to his subject was, if not exactly revolutionary, a profound step forward from what had gone before.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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