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Consumers might gravitate to alternatives that can also have staggeringly high interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

He’d finally tried what I maintain is one of the most staggeringly flaky croissants in Chicago — the kind Peter Yuen makes, all shatter and steam, from the bakery four blocks from my apartment.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

While the wind speed is staggeringly high, the storm's movement is notably slow.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

Looking ahead to the extensive and staggeringly expensive recovery from the fires has raised concerns about L.A hosting three major sporting events over the next three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

Nature had meant his face to be staggeringly handsome, but the cruelty of the lines etched around his eyes and mouth made it impossible.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell