Etymology
Origin of millionfold
Example Sentences
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Because I find it hard to relate to something as small as the structure of the human genome, I like to imagine it scaled up a millionfold.
From Scientific American
“But whatever you put into them, they give back to you a millionfold.”
From Washington Times
The Brain Initiative is sure to increase the amount of undigested data a millionfold, a billionfold — it depends on how you keep score.
From New York Times
I would say that there aren’t too many systems that have been designed that can handle a millionfold scaling without completely collapsing.
From New York Times
“If we can reduce the global herd a millionfold, then I’m happy,” he said.
From New York Times
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