substantial
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But our successes in reducing veteran and family homelessness, and our improved knowledge about what works and for whom, should be getting us much closer to making substantial improvements, and hopefully sooner than later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Producing these simulations is computationally expensive and often demands substantial computing power.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
There are many moving parts to consider, but you’ve already accomplished the most difficult task: saving consistently and building substantial retirement assets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The government has recently announced substantial investments of public money in energy software company Kraken, self-driving firm Wayve and a UK tech focused investment fund Playground Global.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He is clean-shaven, with closely set eyes and thick, prominent eyebrows, and although he is of medium build, he seems much larger: there is something stubborn and substantial in his demeanor.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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