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substantial

[suhb-stan-shuhl] / səbˈstæn ʃəl /




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Formula One also has a substantial growth runway, they say, with the potential to significantly ramp up monetization for MotoGP, the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

If it retains its reputation as a viable reserve asset for central banks, and if the Iran issue doesn’t ultimately cause substantial economic damage, it could continue a longer-term uptrend.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But there has been substantial dispersion beneath the surface, Klar noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Together, they create a cake that feels balanced — substantial enough to anchor a streusel, light enough to warrant a second slice.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

This would prevent defeat in the short term, but at a substantial cost.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin