a thousand times

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Then do it again and again, a thousand times more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"A silkworm grows nearly a thousand times in just 25 days. But its success depends completely on temperature, humidity and good-quality leaves," Tomala says.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

This strong slowing effect allows the structure to shrink dramatically while still trapping light efficiently, resulting in a layer more than a thousand times thinner than a human hair.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“I tell myself I’m a good free-throw shooter, I’ve done it a thousand times before and take deep breaths.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

I have prayed a thousand times for God to tell me: Did I do that to Adah?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver