staggering
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A search for one man’s remains underscores the staggering humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands of bodies are trapped beneath millions of tons of rubble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Whether this exiled team finds a home as the investigative video arm of an outlet like ProPublica, launches a streaming-native newsmagazine or partners with an independent distributor, the potential is staggering.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
That staggering leap in productivity didn’t yield a 99% unemployment rate—it freed labor to build everything else.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
That puts its worldwide total at a staggering $928 million.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
I had just risen to my feet, but this news sent me staggering back into my chair like I was punched.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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