a lot of

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: a large number or amount of (things, people, etc.)
A lot of people feel that way.
There was a lot of space.
Not a lot of people know that.

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Although Mars Perseverance Rover still has a lot of work to complete, MOXIE has proven that future astronauts may be able to use the resources from Mars to survive. Zoe Wells, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023 The 70-liter model is large enough to pack a lot of things—enough for a weeklong trip (and maybe more with the right packing cubes) or a small family’s gear for a weekend trip. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2023 Use a masonry sponge, which holds a lot of moisture, as an applicator. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023 Spiders, birds, cows — there are a lot of animals in Sparklehorse songs. Zach Schonfeld, Spin, 8 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for a lot of

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“A lot of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20lot%20of. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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