- present participle of stagger.
staggering
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Given a blank check, Fennell brings the world of Brontë’s novel to life — not with staggering realism, as so many other adaptations have, but with fervent fantasy.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It was placed on the market in October 2024 for a staggering $58 million.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Moreover, the sheer gap between India and China on charging points is staggering: China has now scaled to 20 million public charging points vs.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The men were so tired, and their legs so swollen and painful, that it took hours of staggering up and down the rough beach, into the water and out again.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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