substantial
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It also said that a substantial donation made to Auroville Today has not been released to the magazine.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
An estimated 20,000 people probably experienced “violent” shaking, as defined by the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, enough to throw buildings off of foundations and cause great damage in substantial buildings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
In the coming quarters, Williams said he expects inflation readings to edge down, although substantial risks remain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
She will join on a free having allowed her Barcelona contract to run out, though London City Lionesses are believed to have offered her substantial wages.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
The violent conflict in Cuba created substantial economic and political instability, which captured the attention of the American government because Cuba was only ninety miles from the coast of Florida.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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