substantial
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Outside of a few exceptions, substantial shares of college students in all disciplines have copped to ChatGPT-ing their way through school.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Meanwhile, central banks globally have substantial holdings of government bonds and mortgage-backed securities, much of it acquired as part of quantitative easing programs.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
“This decline was primarily driven by substantial reductions in the surpluses of the chemicals and related products group and the machinery and vehicles group,” Eurostat said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Judge Huw Rees said a previous caution against Carter and the fact that substantial quantity of ammunition was found in conjunction with the banned weapon were aggravating factors.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
I had performed two rather substantial pieces of sympathy in quick succession and was feeling rather thickheaded because of it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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