a great deal

idiom

: much : a lot
Things could be a great deal worse.

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The core is engaged but not challenged a great deal in the kneeling position. Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 3 Aug. 2025 Abbott will go into the new campaign having learned a great deal, despite his relatively limited opportunities on the pitch. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025 And, yet, there are a lot of individuals who know a great deal and who, and some of these individuals, these witnesses, actually know who the shooter or shooters are. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025 My husband has also had significant health concerns and has required a great deal of support. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for a great deal

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“A great deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20great%20deal. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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