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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In Los Angeles County alone, a staggering 11.1 million tons of organic waste are sent to landfills each year—and food waste makes up about 21%.
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
At the center of the narrative are the two girls, who become women with interwoven lives marked by staggering violence, fierce loyalty, and heartbreaking betrayal.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
While the streaming service provider isn't facing a staggering settlement, $3.4 million is still notable for a company that isn't profitable.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
The Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose a staggering 26 feet in 45 minutes, officials said.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
At the center of the narrative are the two girls, who become women with interwoven lives marked by staggering violence, fierce loyalty, and heartbreaking betrayal.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
While the streaming service provider isn't facing a staggering settlement, $3.4 million is still notable for a company that isn't profitable.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
The Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose a staggering 26 feet in 45 minutes, officials said.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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