How to Memorize

staggering losses/defeat/blow

Analysis

 The adjective 'staggering' describes something shocking or astonishing. "There is a staggering amount of plastic in our seas." "A staggering number of families are homeless this winter." This is a good adjective to add emphasis to a fact or statistic.

Social Examples (Advance)

1. The Rugby team went home after a staggering defeat left them completely deflated.
2. When the defendant stated in court that he was out of the country on the day of the murder, it was a staggering blow to the prosecution.

Professional Examples (Basic)

1. The company suffered staggering losses after their product launch, so they had to close down.
2. Our health and safety report showed a staggering number of breaches of guidelines on the factory floor.

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