stagger
verb (used without object)
to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
is staggering
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present progressiveof stagger (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Whether this exiled team finds a home as the investigative video arm of an outlet like ProPublica, launches a streaming-native newsmagazine or partners with an independent distributor, the potential is staggering.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
So far in 2026, the performance gap across large-cap growth index ETFs from Invesco, iShares, State Street and Vanguard is staggering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The wealth right at the top is staggering.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
And simply considering those who eventually made their marks with the Lakers is staggering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
I’d seen some pretty conks, but when it’s the first time, on your own head, the transformation, after the lifetime of kinks, is staggering.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
