profound
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She said historical forced adoption caused "unimaginable trauma for multiple generations of women and profound, often devastating impacts for their children".
From BBC
Beyond materials science, the technology is expected to have a profound impact on the financial and pharmaceutical sectors.
From Barron's
“I am deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families and the great resilience of Air Canada’s employees,” Rousseau said in a statement.
The immigration drop-off is having a profound effect on places that rely on newcomers for growth.
The U.A.E. gambling push signaled a profound shift in a region where gambling has been constrained by Islamic prohibitions, and the opening of the last major untapped markets for the global casino industry.
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