- present participle of stagger.
staggering
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SpaceX, meanwhile, has garnered around $300 billion of interest for its $75 billion IPO, a level that suggests good, but not staggering, interest in the biggest stock listing ever.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Given a blank check, Fennell brings the world of Brontë’s novel to life — not with staggering realism, as so many other adaptations have, but with fervent fantasy.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
After everything that happened in the winter, this is a staggering development, one that could have long-reaching ramifications.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It was placed on the market in October 2024 for a staggering $58 million.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Almost at once she was back again staggering under the weight of an enormous round chocolate cake on a china platter.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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