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Recent Examples of amountXylitol falls somewhere in the middle, generally well-tolerated in small amounts but problematic in larger doses.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2026 There’s no shortage of melty cheese, and a dash of half-and-half adds just the right amount of richness to the broth.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2026 In finance, investing means committing money now, expecting the original amount plus a return later.—
Sheila Weinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Sep. 2026 Great amounts of time, energy and resources are being devoted this election to races for Congress and for statehouses across the country, which makes sense.—Los Angeles Times,
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quantity
Noun
The quantity of shots allowed is a major reason, with 44 in total, 15 of which have been on target.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2026
At present, lithium-ion batteries excel at short-term electricity storage (hours), but hydrogen can be stored in large quantities in underground salt caverns for months, balancing seasonal swings in renewable energy production.