great deal
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“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
Det Insp Terry Dixon said the incident would "cause a great deal of concern" within Jewish communities.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Each side has, in theory, a great deal to gain.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
“There is no doubt that the area has received a great deal of damage and there will be more to come. I don’t want to speculate any further.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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