a good number of

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

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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 7 Aug. 2026.

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