as in dozen
a considerable amount it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for hundred
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Noun
  • More than two dozen drug cartel suspects from Mexico — including the man charged in the 1985 slaying of a U.S. drug agent — are in U.S. custody after Mexican officials agreed to send them to the United States, four sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.
    Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The complaint names more than two dozen defendants, including Combs’ mother Janice, Universal Music, MTV, and several other Bad Boy officials.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The Pioneer Woman’s Spring Collection is filled with tons of kitchen pieces that Grandma would love.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • There’s nothing like playing with a bunch of guys, man, a band.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
  • February is ending and March is beginning and with a new month comes a whole bunch of new shows and movies to watch on all your favorite streaming services.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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