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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
These tickets are only available to supporters of qualified teams and are limited in quantity.
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The third wave involved fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid now produced illicitly in mass quantities.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
This limited measurement is enough to estimate the system’s relative entropy, the key quantity that determines how much work can be extracted.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Then remove the spark plug and add a fogging oil or small quantity of Marvel Mystery oil to the cylinder and replace the spark plug.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The third wave involved fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid now produced illicitly in mass quantities.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
This limited measurement is enough to estimate the system’s relative entropy, the key quantity that determines how much work can be extracted.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Then remove the spark plug and add a fogging oil or small quantity of Marvel Mystery oil to the cylinder and replace the spark plug.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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That was nearly six times the amount raised and three times the number of new listings in the same period last year, KPMG said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The amount of sugar is scaled back, but there's plenty of sweetness from plump raisins and a dusting of powdered sugar.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The volume of plastics in the oceans has been estimated to be up to 199 million tons, UNEP said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are jokes in the show and there are tons of things in the experience that are actually very funny to me.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The college has so far bought up and started renovating more than a dozen buildings downtown; the college’s students will be the ones doing this work.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March; however, consumers still had money left in the tank to spend elsewhere.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Offensive tackle Left tackle Ickey Ekwonu is on the final year of his contract and will miss at least a chunk of 2026 after sustaining a significant knee injury at the end of last year.—
Alex Zietlow
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Norway international, considered one of the best left-footed wingers in the world, will join the team on loan through July, before signing a multi-year deal to 2029.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rohan’s view The potential Spirit deal stands in stark contrast with the US government’s 10% stake in Intel, which was a good business move for Americans.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Basket of Gold Aptly named, basket of gold plants produce an abundance of bright yellow flowers in spring that have a sweet, honey-like aroma.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
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But these diners living in the capital region are among the fortunate ones, treated to an abundance of options right in their backyard.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Today its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge derived from it than from its sheer size.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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