a great deal

idiom

: much : a lot
Things could be a great deal worse.

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Call it, perhaps, the spirit of Christmas — or just the desire to forgive a flawed show with a great deal working in its favor. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024 Did that six-minute scene require a great deal of rehearsal given all the complex dynamics? Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024 But it’s considered a stunning move for a reason — there’s a great deal of risk to go along with the potential reward here. Nicole Auerbach, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 Golden believes a great deal of the pressure women face is based on the idea of body clocks and traditional tropes. Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a great deal 

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“A great deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20great%20deal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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