umpteen

Example Sentences

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It blossomed with her friends and umpteen pen pals and reached full flower at the Malibu Cinema, the movie theater that she and her husband operated for two decades in the heart of Malibu.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

I mean, I didn't even know what a Kardashian was for umpteen years, and I led a blessed existence until someone finally, I said, "What's a Kardashian?"

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2023

But after what felt like umpteen delays, pitch inspections and warm-ups, the game eventually restarted in front of a patient home crowd that stuck with their team every step of the way.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2023

Companies often prefer to unveil new models on their own, often with an online component, without the expense of a large auto show stand or putting their product next to umpteen competitors.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022

Lettie still got excited even though she and Ruthanne had made me tell them the story umpteen times in the past week.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool