substantial
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Then they leave substantial inheritances when recipients are in their 50s or 60s, decades after that money actually would have made the biggest impact.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Ryerson also has achieved substantial club success while developing into a leader for Norway’s national team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Representatives for the hotel declined to disclose how much it cost to build the spa, describing it only as a substantial investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Messina said he did not intend to increase the offer, saying it gives MPS shareholders "a substantial bonus for a bank undergoing transformation, but with weaknesses".
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This would prevent defeat in the short term, but at a substantial cost.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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