substantial
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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
The potential economic impact of New World screwworm on the cattle industry due to import restrictions, reduced productivity and animal loss is substantial, said Sally DeNotta, director of the University of Florida’s Equine Performance Laboratory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
It came to some damning findings, including saying there was "substantial doubt about the legitimacy of the source of the currency that was stolen" and concluding that Ramaphosa "has a case to answer".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Goodspeed’s 200 pages of text are dense, and they are followed by substantial notes and a data appendix.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
And it’s not just that Dr. Ohari poked at Grandpa Ed’s substantial pride.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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