a great deal

idiom

: much : a lot
Things could be a great deal worse.

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Experts say that warm ocean temperatures can also help storms carry a great deal of water, raising the risk of flooding — the main cause of death from hurricanes. Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025 In the case of Mizzou football, there’s a great deal of change entering a new season. Maddie Hartley august 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025 One of the under-the-radar people who matter a great deal to an organization is the skills coach, who has a collection of duties. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 After mostly coasting to start the season, New York has dealt with a great deal of adversity, including the loss of an MVP candidate in Breanna Stewart. Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a great deal

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“A great deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20great%20deal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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