several dozen

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: many : probably more than 36
She has published several dozen poems.

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Nevo is among several dozen soldiers whose limbs were saved by an Israeli civilian surgeon who has shared her medical experience in the war with top doctors at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Daniel Estrin, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025 The hiring process, however, is proving to be agonizingly slow, with the first job offers for several dozen electronic technicians, meteorologists and hydrologists either just out the door or soon to go out, depending on the position. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 Combs' defense team submitted a sentencing memorandum that includes several dozen letters of support, including ones written by members of his family. Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 Robert Pawlowski, 20, of Southgate, was among the lucky several dozen store visitors who had a chance to meet and exchange words with the Apple CEO. Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for several dozen

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“Several dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/several%20dozen. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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