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
Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The round of 32 is in progress, with several teams already moving on the round of 16, including tournament co-hosts Canada and Mexico.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The move prompted several lawsuits, and a federal judge last week paused the implementation of the lower limits while the cases work their way through the court system.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
McMenamin said several members of James’ inner circle will meet him in Ohio in the days ahead.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Card room operators and several local governments argued the regulations would jeopardize more than 30,000 jobs and reduce tax revenue that helps fund city services in communities where card rooms operate.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The round of 32 is in progress, with several teams already moving on the round of 16, including tournament co-hosts Canada and Mexico.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The move prompted several lawsuits, and a federal judge last week paused the implementation of the lower limits while the cases work their way through the court system.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
McMenamin said several members of James’ inner circle will meet him in Ohio in the days ahead.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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The march stems from the violent 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many people who were LGBTQIA+ hid their identity.
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There are four main courses in the area — dirt, park, street and vertical — all with different styles of judging and competition.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that investigators and the FBI have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible.
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There are numerous reasons for the housing shortage, but one of the most important is the sharp decline in development after the financial crisis of 2008.
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When detected in the United States, it has been linked to various types of fresh produce.
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Several of the justices supplemented their income with small salaries from teaching positions at various law schools.
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The group does not have data on how many accounts there are, but multiple large employers, including Delta Air Lines, AutoNation, Best Buy, and Starbucks, offer them.
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Deep Conditioning Mask—a multiple Readers' Choice Award winner—earns its devoted following.
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The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
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Like so many other businesses and homes, cost has made coverage out of reach.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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