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profoundly

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


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“I am profoundly pleased that this nightmare is finally over for my client,” said Concannon’s attorney, Tom Yu.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He was a true gentleman and he will be profoundly missed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Americans appear profoundly apprehensive about the potential impact of AI on society, with concerns ranging from widespread job losses to broad cybersecurity threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app,” a Meta spokesperson told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

I spoke to witches from a world like ours, but profoundly different, for those witches live no longer than our short-lifes, and there are men among them, too, men-witches who fly as we do....”

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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