staggering

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But remaining in the home will come at a staggering cost for Lopez, with Realtor.com previously estimating that the monthly fees required to maintain the dwelling were around $284,000, including the mortgage payments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

To mark the occasion, Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury watches, gave each leader a $20,000 limited-edition timepiece—donated by Chen Zhi, whose staggering wealth helped gain him entry into Cambodia’s political elite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Liverpool's title defence this term has flatlined, despite a staggering spending spree of £450m last summer, while many fans have become disenchanted with Slot's decisions and style of football.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Braking, he managed to bring the car to a staggering, careening halt; he slammed off the motor and got out his laser tube.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick