hundred 1 of 2

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

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hundreds

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or hundred
plural of hundred
as in dozens
a considerable amount it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times

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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
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025 Cleaver’s 5th District would extend hundreds of miles east to central Missouri, while the 4th District would stretch from downtown Kansas City to the Ozarks region. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hundred

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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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