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Allen’s shows are significantly less expensive to produce than the traditional sofa-and-desk format for a major TV network, which have traditionally used high-priced hosts, live bands and substantial writing staffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
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
But there has been substantial dispersion beneath the surface of the index, 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
Then he succeeded in getting Úrsula to give him the rest of her buried inheritance and her substantial savings.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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