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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
However, if eaten in large enough quantities, clover may cause skin irritation or upset stomach.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
After initially losing billions of dollars, the service is now profitable, though former CEO Bob Iger did later cut back on the number of films and TV shows made specifically for streaming, noting that Disney needed to focus on quality over quantity.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
After initially losing billions of dollars, the service is now profitable, though former CEO Bob Iger did later cut back on the number of films and TV shows made specifically for streaming, noting that Disney needed to focus on quality over quantity.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Next door is the historic Giza Zoo, whose gardens provide a surprising amount of greenery in this part of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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That amount of cash amounts to pocket change for a congressional campaign.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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One way that the country is choosing to signal its new start to the world is through the metaphorically bizarre but logistically impressive feat of transporting a 60-ton iceberg from the Antarctic to the 1992 Expo in Seville, Spain — crackly TV footage of which opens the film.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Larger sauropods have been found from later on in the Cretaceous period — one as heavy as 70 tons.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Derek White Thursday's stop was part of Coca-Cola's global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which is traveling to dozens of cities ahead of the tournament.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Both companies, before their collapse in 2023, developed and planned a dozen mixed-use condo and single-family home projects in Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Kubo spent a significant chunk of his youth career at the famed La Masia academy in Barcelona, generating hype as a potential star.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Another chunk of seats on the upper level on the press-box side will be used for media seating.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Ridglan Farms agreed in October to give up its state breeding license as of July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on felony animal mistreatment charges.—
Scott Bauer,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Likewise, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s high-profile deal at Amazon transitioned to a first-look in 2025.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust.—
Dan Cavanaugh,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Business records show that Lytvynchuk, who boasted about his wealth when confronted about his actions by angry passersby, owns a logistics and trucking company based in Kent, Washington.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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