as in dozen
a considerable amount
it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times
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or hundred
as in dozens
a considerable amount
it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times
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Recent Examples of hundred
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
In April and May, city crews are filling hundreds of potholes after the winter weather.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Of course, at this point, the S23 and S24 phones are discounted by hundreds of dollars.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of grants supporting research on topics such as vaccination; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the health of LGBTQ+ populations.
—Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
In April and May, city crews are filling hundreds of potholes after the winter weather.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
With the lubricated ground shifting, at times, nine to 12 inches a week, utility companies shut off electricity, gas and internet for hundreds of homes.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Of course, at this point, the S23 and S24 phones are discounted by hundreds of dollars.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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