thousand

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Mezzenga estimates that replacement might be necessary after several thousand cycles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

So there’s like a thousand of us going for the 14th place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Gilpin is one of a few thousand people who have benefited from hundreds of millions of dollars spent to find people a place to live in Los Angeles.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Thomas wrote to the Cement Federation asking for a mix "that would last a thousand years", while stainless steel was chosen for some elements after discussions with the Steel Federation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They are then ordered to produce fifteen thousand more within the day, using the ship’s printing press equipment.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly