a great deal

idiom

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

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Star of the Nile The ancient Egyptians held a great deal of respect for Sirius. Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Now, with more Sémillon in the blend and sensible use of new oak, the wine now shows a great deal of bright fruitiness and layers of botrytis flavors. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Naturally, given what Skenes does for a living and the concern that exists throughout the sport, a great deal of that revolves around arm care and ensuring the pitcher’s body operates in a way that preserves his health. Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding the exact track of this winter storm. Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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