sheer

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And the sheer scale of the combined operation, if managed well, gives it more leverage with retailers and suppliers at precisely the moment the food industry needs it most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Though, he does say he can understand why some people might be turned off by the sheer excess of it.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s unassuming at first due to its sheer simplicity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

What’s notable about this trade is the sheer scale of these options orders.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

To make matters worse, the path broke off entirely and sheer cliffs loomed ahead of them.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander