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staggering

[stag-uh-ring] / ˈstæg ə rɪŋ /


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A prime minister not noted for hyperbolic or emotive language in public has unleashed a volley of vitriol - a chain of events "staggering," "shocking," "unforgivable," he claims.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Questions about his character, judgment and staggering recklessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She adds that right now, competitive thinking between the U.S. and China focuses on artificial intelligence, which uses a staggering amount of energy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Hobbs’ administration is taking these steps “to avoid staggering fines of hundreds of millions of dollars that would further endanger food assistance for vulnerable Arizonans,” Soto said in a statement.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The jobless rate for young black male dropouts, including those incarcerated, is a staggering 65 percent.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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