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profound

[pruh-found, proh‐] / prəˈfaʊnd, proʊ‐ /




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Simply getting Zuckerberg on the stand Wednesday was a coup for the plaintiffs and a potential liability for his company’s platforms, which must now contend with profound public distaste for the Meta figurehead.

From Los Angeles Times

The endangerment finding and all subsequent regulation reflect a “profound misreading of” Massachusetts, according to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he also kind of wanted to offer some profound big-brotherly advice along the lines of, Katherine, you idiot, it’s what you are that matters, not what people think you are.

From Literature

His presidential bid also had a profound effect on Democrats.

From BBC

Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the king has “profound concern” about allegations against his brother and said the palace would cooperate with any police investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal