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substantial

[suhb-stan-shuhl] / səbˈstæn ʃəl /




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

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

There are many moving parts to consider, but you’ve already accomplished the most difficult task: saving consistently and building substantial retirement assets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The government has recently announced substantial investments of public money in energy software company Kraken, self-driving firm Wayve and a UK tech focused investment fund Playground Global.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The foundation said it plans to spend a substantial amount of that money to help train electricians in Texas, where demand for data centers has boomed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The color line no longer bothered C.P., but there remained the far less visible but just as substantial line of class separating himself from people like Howard Clement.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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