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If it retains its reputation as a viable reserve asset for central banks, and if the Iran issue doesn’t ultimately cause substantial economic damage, it could continue a longer-term uptrend.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

The U.S., with its substantial domestic oil production, is unlikely to experience physical shortages in the near term.

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

A substantial majority of the AHD Usage Panel accept the so-called fused participle, not just in these complicated sentences but in simple ones like I can understand him not wanting to go.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker