an awful lot
idiom
informal
1
: a large amount
They lost an awful lot of money.
She does an awful lot of talking.
2
: very much
I like him an awful lot.
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If the Yankees go on to lose this series, Boone’s characteristic over-thinking will leave a bitter taste in an awful lot of loudly cursing mouths, although the manager wasn’t alone in his haplessness.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2024
The goal is dark, cozy, and nature inspired (Elena, Stefan, and Damon do spend an awful lot of time in the forest, after all).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
At the time, $13 billion seemed like an awful lot of money to spend on a tiny business.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 15 July 2024
That is the area that can trip up an awful lot of organizations.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2024
The goal is dark, cozy, and nature inspired (Elena, Stefan, and Damon do spend an awful lot of time in the forest, after all).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
At the time, $13 billion seemed like an awful lot of money to spend on a tiny business.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 15 July 2024
That is the area that can trip up an awful lot of organizations.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
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“An awful lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/an%20awful%20lot. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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