as in many
more than two but not very many
It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.
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as in different
not the same, shared, or matching
After college, we each went our several ways.
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Recent Examples of several
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Their longing to be world champions again is what led them to hire Ancelotti and his staff at considerable expense, hoping that the Italian, with his experience of high-pressure situations at several of the biggest clubs in Europe, can lead them back to the biggest prize of all.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
As for Sunday’s start of the negotiation period with their own impending free agents, the Heat have several players to consider, with some having been tied to the team’s pursuit of Antetokounmpo.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
As with the several recent past games in this Knicks’ electrifying playoff run, the NYPD established a frozen zone around Madison Square Garden, where fans thronged around massive screens streaming the game happening in San Antonio, Texas.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
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Newsday via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves entered the season expecting to face a significant challenge from their division rivals, particularly after the New York Mets revamped their own roster with several star additions.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Their longing to be world champions again is what led them to hire Ancelotti and his staff at considerable expense, hoping that the Italian, with his experience of high-pressure situations at several of the biggest clubs in Europe, can lead them back to the biggest prize of all.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
As for Sunday’s start of the negotiation period with their own impending free agents, the Heat have several players to consider, with some having been tied to the team’s pursuit of Antetokounmpo.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
As with the several recent past games in this Knicks’ electrifying playoff run, the NYPD established a frozen zone around Madison Square Garden, where fans thronged around massive screens streaming the game happening in San Antonio, Texas.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
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Led by star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who many believe could be the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Hoosiers are a legitimate national championship contender.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Officials said many of the apartments were without smoke detectors.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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This season, that’s no different.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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All young footballers develop at different speeds, and almost none of them are the finished article at this stage in their careers.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Google no longer uses an unmodified version of Android on its phones—the Pixel build includes numerous features that are distinct from Android 17 itself.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Their parents have since filed numerous lawsuits against Camp Mystic, accusing the family who runs it of gross negligence and a failure to take commonsense measures that could have saved their children’s lives.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Each location will offer various food and drink specials, according to the bar and restaurant’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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For various reasons, none of us had managed a proper vacation that summer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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But Cape Verde has avoided conceding, thanks in large part to the heroics of goalkeeper Vozinha, who has made multiple big saves.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed against the Redlands Unified School District in March, alleges school officials and administrators did little to address concerns or implement measures to prevent future incidents despite multiple complaints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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How to keep disease-carrying ticks at bay The best way to avoid ticks and tick bites is to be vigilant in your surroundings, Foley said, noting that ticks can transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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In other words, the current combination of US political tensions and global conflicts are driving more US nationals to seek new options overseas.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Key Takeaways Magnesium may help lower blood pressure, but results are mixed.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Studies examining how vitamin D influences cholesterol have had mixed results.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Her distinctive voice has been Widowspeak’s emblem since the band first emerged, warbled like Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval over CB radio.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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