substantial
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The Federal Aviation Administration cleared the 250-foot structure Friday, finding it would not pose a substantial hazard to aircraft using nearby Reagan National Airport.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
“We’re not waiting to act—we’re going to speed up our work on substantial and responsible AI oversight before it’s too late,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
These drugs can help patients manage blood sugar, lower cardiovascular risk, and, in many cases, lose a substantial amount of weight.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Alan Lowry, chair of the board, said the 27% rise was a "corrective measure" after years of no substantial rises - but future increases would be expected to "reflect inflationary and other pay trends".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
I had rarely felt it before, and never for anything substantial.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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