a good number of

idiom

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

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In-town Accommodations There are a good number of solid national chains not far from campus—Marriott, Comfort Inn, Best Western, and Hilton, among others—but until recently, there were no hotel rooms within walking distance of the stadium. Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 Most Napa Valley SBs are fermented and aged in stainless steel before bottling, but there are a good number of winemakers who age in wood and cement to give their wines a bit more depth, similar to those made in France. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 As a good number of people expected after the Micah Parsons trade, the Dallas Cowboys are struggling to start the new NFL season. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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