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Deandre Ayton is a solid finisher who is capable of great rebounding games, but the Lakers have had a whale of a time trying to defend with Ayton on the floor.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Sounds like the Snake Oil Salesman was about to have a whale of a time.
—Jack King, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
At the same time, star power at Series Mania only rises, with the likes of Amanda Seyfried, Christina Hendricks and Pamela Adlon all out and about and seemingly having a whale of a time in northern France.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Have a whale of a time in Dana Point
The 54th Dana Point Festival of Whales will take place Friday through Sunday in Dana Point.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
The 17-year-old had a whale of a time at Bernabeu, as Hansi Flick's men extended their lead to six points at the top of the table via a resounding 4-0 victory.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Sounds like the Snake Oil Salesman was about to have a whale of a time.
—Jack King, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
At the same time, star power at Series Mania only rises, with the likes of Amanda Seyfried, Christina Hendricks and Pamela Adlon all out and about and seemingly having a whale of a time in northern France.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Have a whale of a time in Dana Point
The 54th Dana Point Festival of Whales will take place Friday through Sunday in Dana Point.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
The 17-year-old had a whale of a time at Bernabeu, as Hansi Flick's men extended their lead to six points at the top of the table via a resounding 4-0 victory.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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“A whale of a time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20whale%20of%20a%20time. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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