profound

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"Hearing was greatly improved in many of the participants, which can have a profound effect on their life quality. We will now be following these patients to see how lasting the effect is."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

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

"The fact that it was a human behind that lens made that picture so much more profound and changed the way we thought of our own home," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Ekon had only changed her grip slightly, but the result was profound.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray