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profound

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




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"Hearing was greatly improved in many of the participants, which can have a profound effect on their life quality. We will now be following these patients to see how lasting the effect is."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"The disappointment is profound, but the country is not only disappointed but almost disillusioned. It's as if a new generation no longer knows what it means to cheer for their country."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Beyond materials science, the technology is expected to have a profound impact on the financial and pharmaceutical sectors.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He stood in front of me in his white coat, adjusted his tiny glasses, and said, “I’m afraid that the infection was profound and systemic.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo