a great deal

phrase

: much : a lot

Things could be a great deal worse.

Examples of a great deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Any diplomatic resolution at this point would leave it vulnerable to charges that the United States paid a great deal for an outcome that left the country and the region worse off—and Iran better off—than before Washington initiated the war. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

By dividing the nervous system up early, cells inherit a developmental history that allows a limited number of signals to trigger a great deal of complexity. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

At $20 off, this Lego Technic Lunar Outpost Moon Rover is a great deal, but it's been retired by Lego. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Hearing those stories and feeling that support has meant a great deal to him during his recovery. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for a great deal

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