a great deal

phrase

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

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In Japan, this has meant not only a great deal of collusion between yakuza gangs and law enforcement but also considerable overlap between crime and politics—especially, though not exclusively, right-wing politics. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 As the liquidation continues, Spirit Airlines plans to also auction its customer list, likely to draw a great deal of interest from other companies. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 The Playdate, Panic’s tiny yellow handheld that launched in 2022, has slowly but surely become a great deal — which is a good thing, because everything else in gaming has only gotten more expensive. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 Re-see content is, at this early stage, a great deal for brands, Lee argues. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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