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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The staggering number of trades across eight separate accounts marks a significant departure from previous presidents, who have either divested their holdings or traded exclusively in diversified mutual funds.
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
After all the talk of the Celtics holding out for a huge package of players and picks, the smaller return was staggering.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Despite the staggering amount spent in the healthcare sector, Americans have the lowest life expectancy, 79, and the second-highest avoidable mortality rate among comparable nations.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That is likely the biggest increase in wealth for any sitting president while in office, and that staggering figure comes from the president’s multiple crypto ventures.
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Riley Beggin,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
After all the talk of the Celtics holding out for a huge package of players and picks, the smaller return was staggering.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Despite the staggering amount spent in the healthcare sector, Americans have the lowest life expectancy, 79, and the second-highest avoidable mortality rate among comparable nations.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That is likely the biggest increase in wealth for any sitting president while in office, and that staggering figure comes from the president’s multiple crypto ventures.
—
Riley Beggin,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
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 3 Jul. 2026.
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