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considerable

[kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /




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If Raman can catch up and eventually surpass Pratt in the vote count, she could pose a considerable challenge to Bass as more young voters come to the polls in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In a report published on Friday, the public accounts committee said its findings were "disturbing" and government was "at considerable risk of repeating past failures" as it tried to tackle the problems.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

LBBW, at the same time, sees a considerable risk that a prolonged standstill in the Gulf could cause the mood to reach a tipping point, Voelker says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Wait for the dust, which should be considerable, to settle first.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Dad derived considerable pleasure from reading these interviews aloud at the supper table, with exaggerated gestures and facial expressions that were supposed to be Mother’s.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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