great deal
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A Lloyds spokesperson said they had "a great deal of sympathy" for Sarah as a victim of an investment scam.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“We suggest investors proceed with any IPO investment with caution and expect to experience a great deal of volatility.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
The authors found that early squamate evolution involved a great deal of anatomical experimentation and convergent evolution, which helps explain why the earliest snake story has been so difficult to untangle from fossils alone.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
"What we want is multilateralism and a great deal of peace so we can negotiate," he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
She must rely on her wits a great deal.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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