great deal
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We spent a great deal of time on the grass in training until we finally got both working in unison.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
About 38% of Americans say they have a great deal of confidence in U.S. higher education, compared with 57% who said the same thing in 2015, according to Gallup.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Scientists have long known a great deal about how inflammation begins.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
"We explain how our sector works. There's a great deal of integrity in this profession. Otherwise, you don't last long."
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Penelope felt sorry for the frustrated gardener, who had a great deal of work to do and no parasol to shield him from the sun, either.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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