considerable

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His big-picture challenge for New York is his real uplift — and considerable challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Past conflicts—due largely to a considerable lag between U.S. doctrine and technology—began with the outermost defensive ring and painfully worked toward the innermost ring of the capital, he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Thomas’ ideas have gained considerable support throughout the lower courts in recent years.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Iran said it had targeted a US logistics vessel "at a considerable distance from the port".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

“Yes, they are about one hundred and ninety miles from London, a considerable journey.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen