substantial
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But with Paramount taking on substantial debt to acquire Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
It’s softer, more savory, a little more substantial, but still gives the homestyle feel and comfort of a biscuit in the morning.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The package requires Tesla to hit certain targets, including sales of humanoid robots and substantial growth in its network of autonomous vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Banks across Wall Street should reap substantial investment-banking fees from the SpaceX deal.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Uncle John had also owned and operated two maize mills in nearby villages that made a substantial profit.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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