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 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
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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 2 Mar. 2025.

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