substantial
Example Sentences
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But there has been substantial dispersion beneath the surface of the index, Klar noted.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
But, as in 1979, people who saw substantial inflation may be quick to expect more inflation, and then the Fed will have to react strongly, as it did in 1980.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
With longer shipping times and substantial domestic production, it is largely insulated from immediate physical disruptions.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
If it is a ghost, it’s a very substantial one.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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