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profound

[pruh-found, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd, proʊ‐ /




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The crisis we face is not a lack of information; it is a profound detachment from reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"When they begin to feel they are no longer needed, they experience a profound sense of emptiness."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

I stood up straighter, ready to receive some profound words of wisdom.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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