profound
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Although the journey will take hundreds of millions of years, astronomers expect it to have a profound impact on the galaxy's future.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Nearly a third of Americans are experiencing a profound existential crisis and other challenges that have forced them to rethink the year ahead.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
That said, for younger filmmakers and film students, Schrader suggested, the disruption may prove especially profound.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Speak to those behind the scenes at Tottenham, they will tell you that De Zerbi's impact has been profound.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
My interaction with Mandela was both quiet and profound—maybe more profound, even, for its quietness.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 1
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