substantial
Example Sentences
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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
Boeing may be more known for building commercial airplanes, like the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner planes, but defense is a substantial part of the company’s revenue.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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
France agreed to make an unspecified "substantial and continuing" contribution.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It was when she said this that the vague idea I’d had before became something more substantial.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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