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substantial

[suhb-stan-shuhl] / səbˈstæn ʃəl /




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But our successes in reducing veteran and family homelessness, and our improved knowledge about what works and for whom, should be getting us much closer to making substantial improvements, and hopefully sooner than later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Producing these simulations is computationally expensive and often demands substantial computing power.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Failure to meet GoPro's commitments under financing arrangements will "raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern," the auditing firm added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The annual premium is equivalent to 0.24% of the policy’s face amount, making this an inexpensive way to maintain substantial coverage for someone in their early 60s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He took home substantial prizes: a new encyclopedia to replace the outdated one, a new writing desk, a cash prize, a savings bond.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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