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several

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


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Authorities ultimately seized 34 lobsters, including several egg-bearing females, that were later returned to the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

It also launched a massive recruiting blitz that has sometimes resulted in porous vetting, as Slate’s Laura Jedeed discovered when ICE offered her a job after she skipped several screening steps.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Overall, she has had 10 different jobs at six different universities over the past decade, starting with several positions when she was still a student, and then three full-time roles.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The Justice Department last month allowed the deal, as have several overseas regulatory bodies, including in Australia and China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Lizzie was cradling it lovingly in her cupped hands, and for several moments seemed too overcome to speak.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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