great many
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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
An employee who asked to remain anonymous said that the institution has received "a great many" bodies since the day of the two earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, and is overwhelmed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
But there are also a great many who may one day leave the bubble.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
Lord Naseby, a Conservative former MP, said the Tobacco and Vapes Bill "does upset a great many people in that industry", including retailers.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
“You have a great many stories in here that are worth sharing.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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