great many
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He restored a great many other historic sites, including the entire walled town of Carcassonne in the south of France.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
"A great many young men in particular are considering coming to Germany," Markus Soeder, premier of the southern German state of Bavaria, said Monday.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
And there's a need for a great many more.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Regardless of race, gender, or class, a great many Americans want opportunities and a rightful claim to what should be theirs.
From Slate • Aug. 25, 2025
“A great many people are sitting out there,” said Mr. Gregory.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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