great deal
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"It would take a great deal of diplomacy and concrete steps to mend that," he says.
From BBC
While I did not feel a great deal of kindness toward Mrs. Maroney, I did feel a pang of kinship for her situation.
From Literature
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They offer a wide selection of fish and seafood, along with a daily happy hour with great deals.
From Salon
“He’s taken up the leadership role. Being a goalkeeper requires a great deal of mental toughness but he’s taken to that, too.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Cabello has a great deal to lose and is likely to recognize that among Washington’s demands, his removal could surface sooner rather than later,” said Daniel Lansberg-Rodriguez of Aurora Macro Strategies.
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