great deal
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He said: "A line has been crossed here. If European football stands united against these plans, that carries a great deal of weight."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
When you’re trying to make a point, that matters a great deal.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
While scientists have learned a great deal about the early stages of learning, much less has been known about what happens after a skill has been practiced extensively and becomes almost effortless.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
“As we sat down and talked it through with them, we were able to reach what we think is a great deal for both of us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
During the same days Penelope had spent aboard the Acorn, fishing and pondering the vastness of the sea, Edward Ashton too had been on the move, and he had covered a great deal of ground.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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