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Vocabulary Entry
staggers
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To move unsteadily or to cause to move in a way that is not steady.
Example Sentences
"He staggers down the street after a long night."
"The unexpected news staggered her for a moment."
"They staggered the start times of the runners to avoid congestion."
N
noun
A form of unsteady movement or a situation that causes someone to lose balance.
Example Sentences
"She took a few staggering steps before regaining her balance."
"The athlete's staggering was a concern for his coach."
"The staggering of the team in the standings shocked everyone."