profound

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For years, Burundi has been gripped by a profound economic crisis, notably a three-year-long petrol shortage that has paralysed the country.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In his apology, Rousseau said that he was “deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families and the great resilience of Air Canada’s employees.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Ava, who is non-verbal, has profound learning disabilities and suffers from severe epilepsy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

It is these new arguments which made possible a profound shift in the culture of both scientists and theologians in the years after 1692.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton