a great deal

idiom

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

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Expect that phase to take a great deal of time: The European Commission came to a similar conclusion about Google’s display-ads business in June 2023, but that case has yet to result in forced spinoffs. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated. Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 If a person is anemic or has lost a great deal of blood, the lips become pale. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 Udoka has restored a great deal of confidence in Brooks’ approach, not simply relegating him to a catch-and-shoot option but one that can put the ball on the floor, create from the elbows and get creative. Kelly Iko, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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