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

The family has already spent several thousand dollars on agencies to compile and process documents.

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

The door began moving, slowly this time, like it was an ancient boulder covered with a thousand years of moss.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix