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a considerable amount
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Recent Examples of hundred
The weekend’s wet wintry mix resulted in mandatory speed restrictions on the Mass Pike and led to hundreds of crashes, according to MassDOT, and weather forecasters say there may be more snow coming in the days ahead.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
During a rain delay that began afterward, the stream consistently had hundreds of concurrent viewers, many spamming the chat section and professing their support for the soccer star.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Over 6,000 residents have recently left the Greek island of Santorini after hundreds of earthquakes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Nowadays there are thousands of types of fans from hundreds of brands in multiple categories, sizes, and shapes.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
During a rain delay that began afterward, the stream consistently had hundreds of concurrent viewers, many spamming the chat section and professing their support for the soccer star.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Over 6,000 residents have recently left the Greek island of Santorini after hundreds of earthquakes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Nowadays there are thousands of types of fans from hundreds of brands in multiple categories, sizes, and shapes.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundred
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Moore’s book is among dozens placed off limits for at least a week in school libraries operated by the DOD as the new administration aims to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most grocers that are implementing restrictions on eggs are limiting shoppers to two dozen per trip.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 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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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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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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Obviously a great competition, a bunch of great shooters.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The best of the bunch was a cold open that saw Ferrell’s Bush describing his reasonings behind bombing Iraq, a choice many deemed irrational, but were forced to get behind due to the temperature of the country and Bush’s popularity.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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