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profound

[pruh-found, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd, proʊ‐ /




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Following the interview's release, the UAE's foreign ministry released the statement on behalf of various governments and other actors expressing "strong condemnation and profound concern" regarding the comments.

From BBC

The complaint and subsequent filings have alleged that the university has been working to play its home games at SoFi Stadium, calling the move “a profound betrayal of trust.”

From Los Angeles Times

The implications on future elections in France – and on who eventually comes to power – could be profound.

From BBC

During the long days of the siege he speaks of "a profound reassessment of my values - it felt as if you suddenly start rushing to live".

From BBC

Beethoven’s music improves Goethe, extracting its humanity and frailty, and Dudamel’s performance probed its profound inevitability of good triumphing over evil.

From Los Angeles Times