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The present housing policy is likely to come up against considerable opposition.

considerable distance

I think I've showed considerable constraint under the circumstances.

This movement has not yet achieved all its goals, but it has already had considerable impact in many areas of male-female relations.

It is always possible to bind together a considerable number of people in love, so long as there are other people left over to receive manifestations of their aggressiveness.

The expansion of the Roman Empire wiped out a considerable number of the original European languages.

Though he is no longer president, he still holds considerable sway among the political elite.

Their expenses for the wedding were considerable.

The otter will sometimes cover considerable distances overland between lakes or river sections.

An example of considerable is the pile of dirty dishes after a large dinner party.

They have made considerable progress recently. We've managed to save a considerable amount of money. A marathon is a considerable distance to run!

great in amount, size, importance - Damage to the building was considerable

He was under considerable pressure to get the work done by the end of the day.

He studied the scientists considered to be the most significant of the 19th century.

significant headway

It is a significant change in our policy. / In addition, they reported significant growth in their investment in 2005 and 2006. / The effect was significant from the first year.

My company is one of The most significant on The global market.

At present the text book issue between the Korean and Japanese governments is developing into a significant problem affecting both countries.

The significant point as regards the segregation problem is to clarify the value system of each group.

If this proposal is put into practice, the business world will be affected to a significant degree.

With text we mean any communicative situation of significant length.

What is significant in this argument is that his theory can identify those phenomena.

The workshops have a significant glass front, allowing maximum light and view of the interior from outside

The thin mist from yesterday will turn into thick fog at night which can cause adverse weather conditions for drivers as visibility will be significantly reduced.

Head office is very worried there was a significant decrease in the number of orders taken in the last quarter.

It is significant that Falkner did not attend the meeting himself. / → Opposite - insignificant

The scientists made a significant breakthrough. (Naukowcy dokonali istotnego przełomu.)