a good number of

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: many
an actress who has appeared in a good number of films

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Despite the counseling and supports (transportation subsidies, child-care subsidies), a good number of participants drop out during the placement process or within a year of job placement. Michael Bernick, Mercury News, 7 June 2025 Rivera has written dozens of plays, and a good number of them have been seen on Connecticut stages. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 In a way, China with its social scoring system is a precursor, and a good number of the China hawks (geopolitically) in the US are thought to be admirers of China’s approach to governance. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Developers will find a good number of behind-the-scenes changes, which could lead to better app experiences if widely adopted. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for a good number of

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“A good number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20number%20of. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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