Definition of Staggering

quite surprising, shocking, or large

Examples of Staggering in a sentence

The staggering price of gasoline will probably keep drivers off the roads during the holiday weekend.  🔊

To keep the factory doors open, management has decided to cut the workforce by a staggering thirty percent.  🔊

Can you believe the television actor earns the staggering amount of two million dollars per show?  🔊

Fortunately after the hurricane the Red Cross received a staggering response to its request for donations.  🔊

The stock’s staggering fall in value has damaged many retirement accounts.  🔊

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