a lot

Example Sentences

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“I learned a lot through that emotion as well. Always be grateful, always be thankful every time, and try to say ‘thank you’ always, especially to parents.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

She puts a lot of effort into home decoration and entertaining guests as she tries to keep Joe’s churlishness at bay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Initially Quaise's system requires a lot of water, but according to Kelso, once the water is in the system it is continually circulated over the super-hot rocks.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“There’s a lot of distress, which gives an opportunity for a group like ours to buy,” Lodge says.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

It was part lesson about taking things slow, part budget issue, but their language camp walked a lot of places.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith