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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In April, the RSF attacked the massive ZamZam displacement camp in North Darfur, which was home to about half a million people, killing hundreds. NPR, 27 Oct. 2025 This design style is inspired by old-fashioned apothecary shops, where herbs and minerals were mixed and sold as remedies hundreds of years ago. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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Hence why the brand was able to successfully connect the dots between its association with Formula 1, a sport truly practiced by only two dozen racers, but also with running, practiced by hundreds of millions of people across the globe, through its connection with the New York Marathon. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Atop the garage, the extra-thick walls of the two-story living space are reinforced by hundreds of steel strap connections and capped with a steel roof, and the homes are outfitted with windows and doors designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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