significant
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His more recent estimate of 58 deaths marks a significant uptick on that figure.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
If the private labs achieve just part of what they are aiming to build, we believe significant upside remains in many public stocks.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
At the same time, taking excessive risk could expose you to significant losses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
While Pratt impressed some political observers with his performance in a May 6 televised debate with Bass and Raman, others said he alienated a significant portion of Angelenos with some of his social media antics.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Virchow made significant discoveries in oncology—the treatment of tumors—and parasitology, the scientific study of parasites.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing significant
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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