considerable
Example Sentences
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A stomach bug that caused him to lose a considerable amount of weight put Betts behind last spring, and he never quite caught up.
From Los Angeles Times
Though it produces only about 3% of global oil, Iran has considerable sway over energy markets because it controls the strait.
From Los Angeles Times
At 95 minutes, the opera is about 15 minutes too long, laden with considerable exposition and repetition.
It’s a sentiment that resonates with fire survivors: Tavangarian says he’s received considerable interest from other property owners in the Palisades looking to rebuild their houses.
From Los Angeles Times
The latest data from Acled, an independent global conflict monitor, shows a considerable increase in the kidnapping of foreigners in Mali and Niger in 2025, compared to previous years.
From BBC
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