a good deal of

phrase

: 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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