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staggering

/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does staggering mean?

adjective

Extremely surprising or shocking; causing a strong feeling of amazement or shock.

Example

"The news of the company's bankruptcy was staggering, leaving many employees without jobs."

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