substantial

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Recent collective bargaining agreements with employee unions, which include substantial raises, will add an estimated $1.5 billion in annual costs to a district budget that stood last year at $18.8 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It’s softer, more savory, a little more substantial, but still gives the homestyle feel and comfort of a biscuit in the morning.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

But rising life expectancy expands their time horizon, and many households with $1 million or more in investable assets intend to bequeath a substantial portion of their assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Banks across Wall Street should reap substantial investment-banking fees from the SpaceX deal.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

When four world-class chess players—Svetozar Gligoric, Bent Larsen, Paul Keres, and Tigran Petrosian—were asked their opinion of who would prevail, all predicted that Reshevsky would be the winner, and by a substantial margin.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady