a great deal

idiom

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

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There is a great deal to be said for targeting younger players. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026 Weeds also grow quite actively during the spring, creating a great deal of competition. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 Ellison too has invested a great deal in improving the product offering on Paramount+ and intends to do more, and further patching up HBO Max could easily be redundant. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026 The works are worth a great deal of money, though Meyer prefers not to disclose exactly how much. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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