staggering
adjective
stag·ger·ing
ˈsta-g(ə-)riŋ 
: so great as to cause one to stagger : astonishing, overwhelming
a staggering feat
staggering medical bills
staggeringly
adverb
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Examples of staggering in a Sentence
The storm caused a staggering amount of damage.
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
Recent Examples on the Web
But just like everything with motherhood the lows are demolished by the staggering heights.
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 June 2024
The home sold for a staggering $29 million, according to Zillow.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024
In his pockets: $700,000 of jewelry, a haul worth a staggering $10 million in today’s dollars.
—Carl Hoffman, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Could Youth Unemployment in the Middle East Be Dangerous?
Nearly half the population in the Middle East is under 25 years old, and their unemployment rate hovers at a staggering 30%.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 June 2024
The home sold for a staggering $29 million, according to Zillow.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024
In his pockets: $700,000 of jewelry, a haul worth a staggering $10 million in today’s dollars.
—Carl Hoffman, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Could Youth Unemployment in the Middle East Be Dangerous?
Nearly half the population in the Middle East is under 25 years old, and their unemployment rate hovers at a staggering 30%.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for staggering
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staggering. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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