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profound

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




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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