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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
reporters had a whole passel of questions for the new basketball coach
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2
as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the young couple helped a passel of students in the span of a few years
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3
as in loads
a considerable amount
a whole passel of unauthorized software on his computer
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Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Woot certainly has some of the best possible deals, just see the proof above.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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But that’s certainly not where the Black Friday-esque Ugg deals at Rue La La end.—
Alyssa Brascia,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Letting the roast simmer for hours in a mixture of pickled jalapeño brine and fish sauce yields a fall-apart tangle of meat that’s wildly good on soft rolls or over piles of rice.—
Margaux Laskey,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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In one photo, Kristoff is outside, surrounded by piles of excrement and a plastic doghouse.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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That has inspired lots of talent since then in different genres, ranging from rock bands that are just all-girl rock bands, to multiple DJs and producers.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Houston, which saw heavy bands of rain that prompted flight delays on Christmas Eve, faces an enhanced risk of thunderstorms on Thursday, according to AccuWeather.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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Large chunks of the pier were left floating in the water.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The same is true for much of Alameda; sizable chunks of Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and Marin County; and some areas near Silicon Valley, including northern sections of Redwood City and Burlingame.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the mountains can’t make snow if temperatures aren’t cold enough, and natural snow has only been falling in large quantities later in the season in recent years at many resorts, according Andria Huskinson, communication and public relations manager at Solitude.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
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There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
28 Dec. 2024
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But that expansion did not go quite as planned, as hundreds of drivers received erroneous tickets.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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Despite his commercial success—which included Grammy nominations, hundreds of live shows, and collaborations with everyone from Madonna to Coldplay—Bergling struggled with life in the spotlight, and his unexpected death in 2018 would shock fans and fellow musicians alike.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Passels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passels. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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