as in countless
too many to be counted
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
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Thousands of people had been killed and injured, and untold numbers lay buried beneath the rubble.
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Heather Law, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Here is the story, untold until now, of one of the most unusual incidents of a 40-year political career and which proves the lion in winter is still a lion.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite the untold hours logged (and some winners in the mix), these movies usually have a hard time leveling up.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Heather Law, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Here is the story, untold until now, of one of the most unusual incidents of a 40-year political career and which proves the lion in winter is still a lion.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite the untold hours logged (and some winners in the mix), these movies usually have a hard time leveling up.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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This week, on the Billboard charts, Cowboy Carter gains dramatically, fueled by a surge in interest, which follows extensive media coverage and countless videos and photos that have been shared by attendees.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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To find the softest mattress possible for every personal preference, our team caught countless hours of sleep and kept the below factors in mind.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untold. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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