dozens
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The sprawling retreat encompasses hundreds of acres and features five main residences, along with dozens of private beaches, an outdoor theater, a gym and tennis courts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
The county’s lawsuit includes dozens of complaints of L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
At the beginning of August, dozens of people gathered in a druid grove in County Kilkenny to celebrate Lúghnasadh - the start of autumn in the Celtic calendar.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Aerin Frankel—the goaltender for the U.S. women’s national ice hockey team—has eaten more of the dish than she can reliably count and formally reviewed dozens on Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
By the end of the day, I had dozens of boys lined up and ready to work.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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