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substantial

[suhb-stan-shuhl] / səbˈstæn ʃəl /




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The Arizona listing indicates “the residence received substantial healthy-home enhancements” following an “extensive” assessment.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Helping to fuel that rise: a substantial increase in household wealth, driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Day added that "despite a substantial increase in demand for imaging services", partnering with a third-party provider had contributed to a decline in waiting times for scans and results since April.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Finding effective ways to achieve remission early could therefore have substantial health benefits.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

“For the next few weeks, we’re going to be in open grassland with no guaranteed access to any substantial amount of water.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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