staggered

Example Sentences

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She remembered being staggered by the size and opulence of the home, while Sullivan was at his desk "wearing the scruffiest tracksuit".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And before that, Sinner had been forced to retire in China as he staggered through crushing humidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

They use shaded rest breaks, cloth-cooled water bottles and staggered hours to survive.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Startled young women, hands in the air, staggered out of darkened rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Heavily disoriented, I staggered to my feet, grasping onto a bedpost to keep from falling.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros