considerable

Example Sentences

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However, considerable effort is being made in addressing these shortcomings, especially the third.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bank’s systems for risk management, compliance and internal directives had considerable defects at the time, the office said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The British Association of Social Workers said the social work sector is "under considerable strain", with the highest level of referrals to children's social services in a decade and a depleted workforce.

From BBC

Traditional fibreglass boat building requires a mould and considerable manual work to make sure the vessel is of the required strength.

From BBC

But those same hops have a considerable cost in terms of speed.

From Salon