staggering
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Thirty years ago a teenage boy, traveling abroad and without parents for the first time, came upon a scene of staggering destruction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The proposed sum is staggering to people familiar with the State Department’s allocation practices and would dwarf the organization’s budget.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
The potential for discoveries in material science, healthcare and beyond are staggering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Over one-third of American children and a staggering 53 percent of Black children will be subjected to a child protective services investigation at some point in their childhoods.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Clara Harris saw Henry Rathbone, wild-eyed, staggering, and clutching his left arm with his right hand.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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