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profound

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




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Now, there are growing signs that outside investors have moved in and dominated the market, with profound implications for the future.

From Los Angeles Times

For Margaret Martin, the impact of the meeting and the apology was profound.

From BBC

“Faced with global economic uncertainties, the wave of digitalization, and profound changes in customer behavior, the retail industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation,” the company said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is a profound commitment, provoking its own big, unanswered questions: how many and for how long?

From BBC

These trend lines may be good for work-life balance, but the downside for some is profound: Young workers say they’re missing out on opportunities to make friends and find mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal