staggering

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Hobbs’ administration is taking these steps “to avoid staggering fines of hundreds of millions of dollars that would further endanger food assistance for vulnerable Arizonans,” Soto said in a statement.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The country broke ground on more than 550 infrastructure projects last year alone in a staggering spree that will cost around $200 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

More than 3,400 agency attorneys have left Justice since January 2025, according to the Office of Personnel Management, a staggering number for an agency that typically employs about 10,000 lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A geotechnical report prepared for the council warned of a "significant risk of slope instability" from Ffos-y-Fran, while campaigners said plans to keep the tips in place are "staggering".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Clara Harris saw Henry Rathbone, wild-eyed, staggering, and clutching his left arm with his right hand.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson