a lot

Example Sentences

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"While that sounds like a good thing, for Central America that leads to a lot less rainfall and potentially drought conditions," said Liz Stephens, professor of climate risk and resilience at the University of Reading.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Right now, a lot of that energy is pointed at SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Interestingly, I’ve had a lot of Latin viewers and Latina viewers approach me saying, “That’s my family, I get that, I know what that is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Arbroath is a great little town, there's a lot of talent in this town," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

After she died, we learned that she supported a lot of other kids who couldn’t afford lessons.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold