as in dozen
a considerable amount it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times

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Recent Examples of hundred Unlike missiles costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, a laser shot is limited only by the cost of power. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025 In contrast, many Fortune 500 companies are spending hundreds of millions on AI but struggling to see real gains. Steve Wilson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Adding hundreds of hours of Atresmedia shows to stream on Disney+ is great news for our customers in Spain. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025 To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hundred
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  • Huffman, 61, has been an advocate of strong climate change and environmental protection policies since his state Assembly tenure from 2006 to 2012, and was a member of the Marin Municipal Water District for a dozen years before that.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The oldest neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove is a sedate enclave that hugs Biscayne Bay about a dozen miles from South Beach—but up to an hour by car during peak traffic—with the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as its cultural and architectural center.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • This was a classic Smith performance with tons of yardage and some risky throws with both good and bad results.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The typical basking shark that local whale watches see are about 20 to 25 feet long, weighing several tons.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.
    Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the slew of hotels in town, camping is available at Morro Bay State Park.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • David Long has also played for a bunch of teams and was in Los Angeles when Evero was with the Rams, though, as stated before, his former proteges haven’t necessarily led to consistently strong results in Carolina.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The linen gets softer with every wash, too, and the interior 100% polyester fill won’t shift or bunch up.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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