hundred 1 of 2

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

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hundreds

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or hundred
plural of hundred
as in dozens
a considerable amount it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times

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The Supreme Court Friday granted the Trump administration's plea to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money as part of its anti-DEI efforts, while a lawsuit continues. Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025 Since the fall of the Assad regime, the Israeli military has deployed troops in southern Syria and carried out hundreds of airstrikes. Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Despite his commercial success—which included Grammy nominations, hundreds of live shows, and collaborations with everyone from Madonna to Coldplay—Bergling struggled with life in the spotlight, and his unexpected death in 2018 would shock fans and fellow musicians alike. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024 But that expansion did not go quite as planned, as hundreds of drivers received erroneous tickets. Joel Rose, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hundred

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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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