as in dozen
a considerable amount
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Recent Examples of hundred
But as the pandemic progressed, killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, Cuomo’s response also faced intense scrutiny over a controversial directive to transfer recovering Covid-19 patients back to nursing homes.
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Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
As of publication, well over half of the fundraisers are at least halfway funded, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for crew in need.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration rescinded firings of hundreds of employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the nation's arsenal of nuclear weapons, in a reversal that has fueled scrutiny over Elon Musk's efforts to cut the federal workforce.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Of the hundreds of varieties Estrada's trialed over seven years, these are her 10 all-time favorite pansies for beautiful, reliable, and surprising blooms.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
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Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
As of publication, well over half of the fundraisers are at least halfway funded, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for crew in need.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration rescinded firings of hundreds of employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the nation's arsenal of nuclear weapons, in a reversal that has fueled scrutiny over Elon Musk's efforts to cut the federal workforce.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Of the hundreds of varieties Estrada's trialed over seven years, these are her 10 all-time favorite pansies for beautiful, reliable, and surprising blooms.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundred
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More than two dozen drug cartel suspects from Mexico — including the man charged in the 1985 slaying of a U.S. drug agent — are in U.S. custody after Mexican officials agreed to send them to the United States, four sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.—
Jonathan Dienst,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The complaint names more than two dozen defendants, including Combs’ mother Janice, Universal Music, MTV, and several other Bad Boy officials.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s still a ton of basketball to be played, but the thought of Flagg teaming up with Wembanyama to form a Twin Towers 2.0 is definitely a fun thought for San Antonio fans and a scary one for the rest of the league.—
Vik Chokshi,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s Spring Collection is filled with tons of kitchen pieces that Grandma would love.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Riding The Collaboration Wave After two highly successful seasons, brands are capitalizing on The White Lotus’ success with a slew of collaborations.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Unlike 2017, when a slew of Republican voices were vocally against him, almost no congressional Republicans now speak out against him.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s nothing like playing with a bunch of guys, man, a band.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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February is ending and March is beginning and with a new month comes a whole bunch of new shows and movies to watch on all your favorite streaming services.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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