great many
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"A great many buildings" in the city sustained damage, said administrative worker Jaime Zuluaga, 50.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
In a great many human societies, this circulation passes first through women, who leave their group of origin more often than men do.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
Movies rarely venture so far into the hearts of ordinary people trying to do their best but suspecting they have made a great many irreparable mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
He added that he was "incredibly proud" of his brother and "we know that this loss will be felt by a great many people, and we take comfort in knowing how loved he was".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
You know a great many things in dreams, often despite the evidence of your eyes.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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