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"When they begin to feel they are no longer needed, they experience a profound sense of emptiness."
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Bemporad was a collaborator with the elder Pulte on a project of profound personal importance: Crafting a prayer for peace so universal it would foster world peace.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
To understand what is at stake, one must look at the profound and broad economic impact of rail efficiency.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“Can I just not be a really good horse trainer that did something really profound and amazing in a short amount of time after I had to work my rear end off for it?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"Now I'm ready," he said in a voice of profound gloom.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 1
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"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
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