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
Officials from Alberta said the staggered increases would save its energy sector up to C$250 billion in compliance costs, and provide certainty to investors about the regulatory landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"We work in staggered timing... doing our work in early mornings and after sunset," said 42-year-old Babulal Narayan, who rakes the salt as brine water dries in shallow pools.
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
And Jack staggered off the bag of coconuts and waded onto the sand.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
