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Kogo said the rural intersection of Broward and Palm Beach counties is vulnerable because there are large snakes there, and still a good number of large prey, such as raccoons, bobcats and deer.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The first such event was in 2024; the 2025 edition was canceled last January, along with a good number of other pre-Grammy events, in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
There are also a good number of closets and two balconies with western views.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
The fans who came bundled up through a cold evening, although there were nevertheless a good number of students from both sides watching and screaming with their shirts off.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The first such event was in 2024; the 2025 edition was canceled last January, along with a good number of other pre-Grammy events, in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
There are also a good number of closets and two balconies with western views.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
The fans who came bundled up through a cold evening, although there were nevertheless a good number of students from both sides watching and screaming with their shirts off.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
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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 25 Jan. 2026.
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