Definition of quantitynext
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a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter they prepared a huge quantity of mashed potatoes for the feast

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Recent Examples of quantity Japan is the second-biggest importer of lumber in the world, bringing in considerable quantities of wood from Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as well as from Siberia. Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Because cyclospora is difficult to culture, can't be grown in a lab and is commonly seen in low quantities in stool samples, the CDC instead relies on a different sequencing system that targets select genetic markers. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The company didn’t list any major cloud service providers except Oracle on its list of partners but said OpenAI plans to deploy Vera chips in large quantities starting this quarter. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 21 July 2026 While small and midsize brands often struggle with high minimum order quantities (MOQs), designers and sourcing managers at larger companies must navigate complex decision-making processes involving multiple stakeholders. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The researchers used the acid as a leaching agent for olivine, a common greenish mineral containing small amounts of nickel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Now, Sedalia is connected via major highways 50 and 65, which Imhauser said brings in a huge amount of traffic.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Wearing protective gear to shield from the extreme heat of molten bronze, workers at one of the last bell foundries in Europe are casting bells weighing several tons.
    Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • When all was said and done, Shanks dropped the car’s weight by 816 pounds, dropping it below the two-ton mark.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • With more than a dozen reviews already, the restaurant has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Google.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • More than two dozen police officers were also wounded in the attack.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
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  • In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • That single habit, repeated across thousands of deals, is the real reason influencer rates keep climbing.
    Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • There is currently a restrictive salary cap; Inter Miami CF worked around that to sign Messi in 2023 with a creative deal that included a stake in the franchise.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • This abundance of material is owed to the fact that each crew member has their own compelling narrative arc.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
  • Nordic Design Beyond Appearances Nordic design is often reduced to pale wood, clean lines and an abundance of natural light.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.
    Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The Full Moon might create confusion, tension or disputes between your wealth versus what somebody else claims or wants.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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