substantial

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The potential gains—which could be substantial if the stock market moves sharply higher or lower—might seem attractive.

From Barron's

The potential gains—which could be substantial if the stock market moves sharply higher or lower—might seem attractive.

From Barron's

The current race similarly features a political heavyweight, a wealthy businessman with a substantial advertising presence, and underdog candidates defying expectations about their viability.

From Los Angeles Times

Network Rail said that substantial progress had been made on demolishing the historic building and making it safe to open all the platforms in the station.

From BBC

The shift will "impose substantial environmental and public health costs," said Dinita Setyawati, senior energy analyst for Asia at think tank Ember.

From Barron's