substantial
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While wealthier Americans have experienced substantial gains in longevity over recent decades, lower-income Americans have seen little or no improvement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
“The loss of an egg-bearing female lobster can have a substantial impact on the health of the lobster fishery and directly impacts legal anglers,” the department wrote in the Facebook post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"This particular episode has driven Oman to take quite a substantial stand...but we want this conflict to be resolved through dialogue."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
For a more classic grilled centerpiece, 44 Farms’ 16-ounce prime boneless ribeyes are rich, well-marbled and substantial enough to anchor the whole meal.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
She seems to be as substantial as he is, not transparent like the garden.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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