profound
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"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In fact, I know it, on a profound personal level.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
"I am quite sure that N's culpability was reduced as result of his profound impairments," Judge Rowland said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
In moments like this, I feel the need to say something profound or comforting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The party line is that some of the most profound truths about us are things that we stop saying in the middle, but I think they do it to make us feel important.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 1
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