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considerable

[kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /




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Past conflicts—due largely to a considerable lag between U.S. doctrine and technology—began with the outermost defensive ring and painfully worked toward the innermost ring of the capital, he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Thomas’ ideas have gained considerable support throughout the lower courts in recent years.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Every quarter, the major streaming platforms report considerable gains in their subscriber numbers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Iran said it had targeted a US logistics vessel "at a considerable distance from the port".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

When commenting on his other enemies, Adams displayed considerable flair.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis