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“Opera Wars” explores a great number of questions, some of which are impossible to address fully, as Ms. Vincent admits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

In the 1980s a great number of unauthorized immigrants from Caribbean and Central American countries began arriving in the United States.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2025

It’s no secret that a great number of fans are upset with A’s owner John Fisher over the team’s impending move to Las Vegas, with a stop in Sacramento in between.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

Count Olaf had a great number of very long speeches, which he performed with elaborate gestures and facial expressions.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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