staggered
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One source claimed that the invitees’ arrival times were staggered such that there were A, B, C, and D lists.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Those agencies are often structured as multimember commissions with staggered, time-limited terms.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
Former captain Michael Vaughan said he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
She’s driving past homes here, finding their prices on websites, is staggered by the bang for the buck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
“You shouldn’t be here,” a voice rumbles from the far end, like a dozen staggered blasts of thunder.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
