great group

noun

: a category below the suborder and above the subgroup in the hierarchy of soil classification comprising one or more subgroups based on similarities in horizons or characteristics of moisture or temperature

called also great soil group

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Having had a good rather than great group stage, Kane found his superstar form when England needed it most against DR Congo, passing Pele in the all-time World Cup scoring chart, too. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026 This is a great group of people. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Obviously, being around such a great group of people is so much fun. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 That’s a great group of blocking receivers. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026 This is a great group activity, too, for family, friends, and children. The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025 McEntire works with another great group over on Happy's Place, with costars Melissa Peterman, Belissa Escobedo and fiancé Rex Linn. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

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First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of great group was in 1960

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“Great group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20group. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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