staggered
Example Sentences
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Some corporate governance experts attribute the rebellion Noel Tata is facing to a staggered succession by his half-brother Ratan Tata, who died in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
I didn’t feel any affinity with the humanoid that smashed Bolt’s 100-meter record, but found the robot weightlifter that crumpled under a 15kg barbell and staggered into a table very relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Still, because the homes are staggered up a hillside, upward of 100 properties could gain a better lake view from the poisoned trees’ removal, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
"I was moved, overwhelmed and staggered actually that people were coming from far and wide," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
As he spoke, a cluster of people staggered out of the building.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
