profound
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“What we heard in many discussions is that this is something that is much more profound, and it is going to take much longer periods,” Pascual said.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
She said historical forced adoption caused "unimaginable trauma for multiple generations of women and profound, often devastating impacts for their children".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Wyle muses on the profound effect the pandemic had on so many in different ways.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
I list everything I can come up with, but none of it is surprising or profound.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.