substantial
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In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A strong first-quarter earnings report has extended Alphabet’s rally this year, validating the company’s substantial investments in artificial intelligence with actual revenue.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“I think there is a substantial amount of evidence to support the jury’s findings,” U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The US does not have formal relations with Taiwan, though it maintains substantial unofficial relations.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Mr. Flux held up a halting hand, a hand that seemed less substantial suddenly.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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