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profoundly

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


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But that agenda is also profoundly narcissistic and poorly conceived, not to mention managed by shameless lickspittles whose only authentic job skill lies in praising the boss.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The series is something profoundly personal for Boston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A spokesperson for Meta said they "respectfully disagree with the verdict," adding that "teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

For this reason, the way the war ends matters profoundly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Today in his apathy John stared at them, not seeing; he began to dust them with the exaggerated care of the profoundly preoccupied.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin