a good deal of

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for a good deal of

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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 Jul. 2026.

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