considerable
Example Sentences
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“Well, they got that right about me being flung a considerable distance,” Aunt Maud maintained.
From Literature
Even the aviation and shipping sectors—among the most energy-intensive in Europe—have seen considerable efficiency gains.
The rule of thumb when buying or selling property is to wait five years to cover your closing costs, which can be considerable.
From MarketWatch
“As I said, we normally focus more on the working conditions of lower-class women in factory settings, where their daily duties put them at risk of considerable harm,” Tess continues.
From Literature
Dupont was sidelined for nearly nine months before making his return for club side Toulouse to considerable fanfare.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
