staggering
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- staggeringly adverb
- unstaggering adjective
Etymology
Origin of staggering
Example Sentences
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She also accused the tabloid of "stealing my medical information when I was pregnant" with her son Damian and "other monstrous, staggering things".
From Barron's
But wait—he was staggering away from Owen and Momma Bear as quickly as he could.
From Literature
Situated on a staggering 900 acres of organic land, the Georgian neo-classical abode is known as one of Charles’ favorite places to visit, not least because of the stunning landscapes that surround it.
From MarketWatch
At the time, the staggering price tag underscored the value — and scarcity — of TV soundstages in Los Angeles as content producers scrambled for space to shoot TV shows and movies to stock their streaming services.
From Los Angeles Times
James has put her sprawling Los Angeles home on the market for $7.25 million—having slashed a staggering $1 million from her original asking price.
From MarketWatch
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