by a great deal
Example Sentences
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“The 1619 Project”’s claim that “growing calls to abolish the slave trade” in Britain predated the American Revolution is supported by a great deal of written evidence.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021
That fanciful vision is an oversimplification, of course, but perhaps not by a great deal.
From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2021
What Dr. Bekenstein did, aided by a great deal of mathematics, was to draw an analogy between the boundaries of black holes and the important physics concept known as entropy.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2015
Austrians like Brandon point to “ghost cities” in China that are defined by a great deal of residential construction alongside very little in the way of purchases of same.
From Forbes • Sep. 12, 2014
Her views of improving her little friend’s mind, by a great deal of useful reading and conversation, had never yet led to more than a few first chapters, and the intention of going on to-morrow.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
