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as in loads
a considerable amount
I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year
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Recent Examples of quantities
The company’s new Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend, arriving May 29 in extremely limited quantities, was created in collaboration with Mars Whisky and uses a process Bardstown says has never been done before at this scale.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Construction of such centers has boomed across the country, but the facilities use large quantities of power and water, which is needed for cooling.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Carbonated water is slightly acidic, which can wear down tooth enamel when consumed in large quantities, especially if the seltzer uses citric acid for flavoring.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Use small quantities as needed of no more than a pound to a 10-square-foot area.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Moreover, many insects have been observed fluttering around ultraviolet lamps and other light sources that emit low quantities of heat, as well as seeking out light sources when the ambient temperature is high, contradicting the premise of the thermal radiation theory.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Magnesium is a vitamin not present in high quantities in many other foods.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
This aims to incentivize health systems to deliver quality care and not just high quantities of care.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Construction of such centers has boomed across the country, but the facilities use large quantities of power and water, which is needed for cooling.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Carbonated water is slightly acidic, which can wear down tooth enamel when consumed in large quantities, especially if the seltzer uses citric acid for flavoring.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Use small quantities as needed of no more than a pound to a 10-square-foot area.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Moreover, many insects have been observed fluttering around ultraviolet lamps and other light sources that emit low quantities of heat, as well as seeking out light sources when the ambient temperature is high, contradicting the premise of the thermal radiation theory.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Magnesium is a vitamin not present in high quantities in many other foods.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
This aims to incentivize health systems to deliver quality care and not just high quantities of care.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
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This especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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If one of the most abiding lessons of that war is how quickly even relatively moderate amounts of general resentment can help produce a global catastrophe, then today’s popular views give real cause for alarm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The awards increase Blue Origin’s centrality to NASA’s Moon plans, both by flying large amounts of cargo, with a Mark 1 lander previously contracted to deliver the Viper vehicle to the lunar surface, and by supporting the company’s larger Mark 2 lander for eventual human missions.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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Enjoy arts and crafts, special performances and tons of activities that will keep everyone busy.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
26 May 2026
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In its first year, the bio-BDO plant will have a capacity of around 50,000 tons, which will eventually grow to roughly 200,000 tons.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Late summer and early fall have a couple dozen dates on the books but nothing in Boston yet.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Large chunks of their tissue is ripped out entirely.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Housing, healthcare and childcare are especially large chunks of household budgets that families have little control over, said Hannah Stephens, a senior research assistant at the center.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Teams at the top of CNBC's soccer rankings are global brands that collect big piles of cash from tickets, sponsorships and broadcasting rights.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Personal Injury Attorney John Morgan also stepped away after from the Dreamers following the Rays’ sale, after promising hundreds of millions of dollars to the baseball effort in Orlando.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Ozel and his supporters then marched to Parliament about 8 kilometers (5 miles) away, joined by hundreds of passersby despite heavy rain and hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Luxury hospitality packages and couple’s weekend bundles, featuring suite access and other perks, are priced at up to $1,999 plus fees per person.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Families can simply drive up and pick up meal bundles for the day.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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