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dozen

[duhz-uhn] / ˈdʌz ən /
NOUN
twelve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
boxcars dodecahedral


Example Sentences

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The water washed away some two dozen low-lying houses, a church and part of a mosque.

From The Wall Street Journal

Almost immediately, Canada's official languages commissioner reportedly received dozens of complaints.

From BBC

Boarding group 1 had me on the plane quickly, though a couple of dozen passengers with frequent-flier status filed on ahead of me.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is one of dozens of now desolate or sparsely used EV parts plants across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

The gathering was among dozens of incidents of irresponsible behaviour Cairngorms park rangers encountered that year.

From BBC