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
Examples of staggering in a Sentence
The storm caused a staggering amount of damage.
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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Why Proactive Mental Health Matters The cost of ignoring mental health is staggering.
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Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Miami has played only three games since the All-Star break ended, but its inefficiency on wide-open shot attempts has been staggering.
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Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The potential ripple effects of SES are staggering.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Miami has played only three games since the All-Star break ended, but its inefficiency on wide-open shot attempts has been staggering.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The amount of oil imported from Canada is staggering.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staggering. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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