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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 quantity
Very few places made optical or metal coatings, and rarely in the quantity needed by the government.
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Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Widely recognized coins are often easier to resell in smaller quantities, while silver bars can offer lower premiums per ounce for investors focused on accumulating larger amounts of silver.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists tracked the progress of Rounder’s delivery by noting the visibility of the new calf, the behavior of the attending whales, and the appearance and quantities of blood and feces in the water.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Widely recognized coins are often easier to resell in smaller quantities, while silver bars can offer lower premiums per ounce for investors focused on accumulating larger amounts of silver.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists tracked the progress of Rounder’s delivery by noting the visibility of the new calf, the behavior of the attending whales, and the appearance and quantities of blood and feces in the water.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As part of the pledge, Nicklaus agreed to spend at least 5% of its yearly food and drink budget on nutritious, whole foods from Florida farmers that align with the federal dietary guidelines, with a promise to increase that amount every year by 1% going forward.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Low-waste is the watchword, with any small amount of kitchen waste eventually becoming nutrient-rich compost.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each Type 31 ship will have a length of approximately 140m, displacement of more than 6,300 tons.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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It's been nice getting to shout out a lot of Cincinnati stuff on the show, because there wasn't a ton of representation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some students are not fans of the SmartPass hall pass technology used by dozens of New York City public schools.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In November, the board granted parole to Gregory Lee Vogelsang, who was convicted in August 1999 of more than two dozen child molestation and kidnapping charges involving five boys.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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When the shells cling and tear away chunks of egg white, what should be a quick task turns into a tedious project.—
Sarah Jampel,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Gables-Opoly initiative, for example, helped Martinez secure a deal to do promotional products for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year, the unusually warm weather in March, plant abundance and a healthy amount of prey were early signals to rattlesnakes to begin their activity.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Jewish tradition, the Talmud makes numerous references to pickled vegetables, particularly turnips, which symbolize abundance and endurance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pair are chaos agents who, in conferring the benefit of sudden wealth, lure the recipients into corruption.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The order can directly affect your tax bracket, the longevity of your portfolio, and how much of your wealth continues to grow tax-advantaged.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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