a great deal

phrase

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

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This person is said to be a witness who spent a great deal of time with him around the time the photos were allegedly taken. — Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026 When leaving the field after being injured Sunday, Mahomes appeared to be in a great deal of pain. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026 Still, the recent excavations have revealed a great deal in a short amount of time. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Nov. 2026 That is because current routes of planet formation suggest planets like this would need to form around a great deal of ice. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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