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




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To understand what is at stake, one must look at the profound and broad economic impact of rail efficiency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Bemporad was a collaborator with the elder Pulte on a project of profound personal importance: Crafting a prayer for peace so universal it would foster world peace.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"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

“Can I just not be a really good horse trainer that did something really profound and amazing in a short amount of time after I had to work my rear end off for it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But I do think the poet might have regarded the death of the cat as more profound than the muffling of the chime of a watch.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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