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several

[sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl] / ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəl /


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A ban has drawn support in Canada from several provincial leaders, teachers’ groups and the Canadian Medical Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Analysts typically put the country’s total crude reserves at between one billion and 1.4 billion barrels, enough to cover at least several months of imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When he and several of his colleagues received the news of the layoffs at KTLA, the group was met with an outpouring of support from many loyal viewers and fans of the station.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He also told reporters that Gates looked "down-trodden for a guy worth several billions".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Mrs. Kedzie wound up with nothing to manage, as “all business was suspended” by Leah, who pleaded with the spirits to cure Charley “for several days.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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