substantial
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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
"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the country.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the Netherlands.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The prospect of substantial job cuts during a period of downsizing in Hollywood has ignited widespread opposition to the sale.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It seemed we had increased our intermix ratio by a substantial factor.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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