a great deal

phrase

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

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The film, from directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, quite successfully shows us that Oasis means a great deal to many people across the world. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Plus is a great deal with an 18% Labor Day weekend price drop. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026 Chaparrals defensive end Keaton Adebayo said the victory meant a great deal to the team and community. Jaxin Harkless, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Yet, this will take a great deal of finesse, including pushing through a bill in parliament by buttering up Lord Hawthorne (Hugh Bonneville), who is willing to trade his vote for a night out with Susie’s brother, Jack (Harry Goodwins). Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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