a good deal of

idiom

: a lot of
They couldn't have succeeded without a good deal of luck.

Examples of a good deal of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ongoing war in Ukraine hangs over the wider region, and drives a good deal of the instability and shifting stances of many countries, says Mr. Suslov. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2023 And cumulatively, the deals have added a good deal of debt. Bystephen Gandel, Fortune, 8 June 2023 Dallas Cowboys – Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson Having already leveraged the trade market to address cornerback (Stephon Gilmore) and receiver (Brandin Cooks), the Cowboys should enjoy a good deal of flexibility in this spot. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023 Supplying a good deal of sonic variety, the music was all American, except for the opening Duo for violin and viola by Greek composer Nikos Skalkottas. Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023 While there are plenty of crimes to solve, the series spends a good deal of time on Humphrey and Martha’s personal life -- especially as regards her opening a cafe, and the appearance of Martha’s former fiancé, Archie (Jamie Bamber). Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023 Brentano’s greatest significance was as an activist rather than an original thinker, and her activities accordingly receive a good deal of attention. Susan Neiman, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2023 United by a common enemy and the upcoming wedding of their political dilettante brother, Connor (Alan Ruck), the Roy siblings spend a good deal of time together in the early episodes — and not all the talk is about business. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2023 Handmade in London, this folding model delivers excellent performance and a good deal of customization too. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023

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“A good deal of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20deal%20of. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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