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An imperfect career, yes, but also one of profound resilience.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
But I’ve had some profound experiences thanks to the Tony show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Karen Ryan whose 17-year-old daughter, Emily, has profound needs, also spoke to MLAs.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
This is a profound crisis of leadership and legitimacy.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Somewhere in me there must be profound sorrow since it doesn’t take much for me to play the roles that call for heart-wrenching wailing.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
Vocabulary lists containing profound
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 1
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"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
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