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substantial

[suhb-stan-shuhl] / səbˈstæn ʃəl /




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But he did acknowledge that “this process has involved a substantial amount of planning and technical work.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Another important benefit was a substantial reduction in urinary protein, an early indicator of kidney damage.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

While wealthier Americans have experienced substantial gains in longevity over recent decades, lower-income Americans have seen little or no improvement.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

PEN’s article is important and revealing, bringing together substantial evidence of the exclusion of Jewish and Israeli writers from publishing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Years ago, the schools on the other side of Levittown, the upper end, had substantial numbers of Jewish students, but I was one of no more than ten Jewish students in my graduating class.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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