- present participle of stagger.
staggering
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Given a blank check, Fennell brings the world of Brontë’s novel to life — not with staggering realism, as so many other adaptations have, but with fervent fantasy.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
It was placed on the market in October 2024 for a staggering $58 million.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Moreover, the sheer gap between India and China on charging points is staggering: China has now scaled to 20 million public charging points vs.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Sentiment has troughed,” said Morgan Stanley equity analyst Brian Nowak, citing lower visibility and confidence in its ability to turn AI investments into shareholder returns and its staggering rate of capital spending.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
He ran toward the gate, only to whirl and run back again as he heard the upstairs door crash back against the wall and Gebu’s staggering footsteps sound in the passage.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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