thousands

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It will "create thousands of high-quality jobs, contribute billions to the national economy, and help ensure that the breakthroughs of the future are developed here in the UK," he added.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles have no other option but to sleep outside in public places.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The entrepreneur built Mango from a single Barcelona shop in 1984 into an international retailer with thousands of stores and billions of dollars in annual sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A brush fire broke out Monday in the suburbs of Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Dad and I used to do them together—the hard ones with thousands of pieces that took days.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison