by a great deal

Their report found that 61% of women of colour said they had changed their language, topics they discuss, hair, food they eat, or even their name by "a great deal" or "quite a bit" to fit in at work.

“The 1619 Project”’s claim that “growing calls to abolish the slave trade” in Britain predated the American Revolution is supported by a great deal of written evidence.

Her views of improving her little friend’s mind, by a great deal of useful reading and conversation, had never yet led to more than a few first chapters, and the intention of going on to-morrow.

The outcome in the Halimi case, she said, had been met by “a great deal of incomprehension.”

“They set back my progress by a great deal,” she said, noting that no replacement appointment was offered in its stead.