substantial
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Overall, continued geopolitical uncertainty and risks to key routes keep a substantial risk premium embedded in crude prices, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Defence counsel Simon Gilbride argued that she could be dealt with by a substantial fixed jail term followed by a period of supervision in the community.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
"It's about choosing foods that naturally deliver fewer calories in every bite. A 30% reduction in energy density is a substantial shift that would be very hard to achieve and sustain through portion control alone."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
The judge erred in finding there was a substantial chance Patterson would be held in solitary confinement for years to come, and this "infected" his decision, the prosecution argued.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
I like how substantial they are, how you can feel the weight of the clay.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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