a lot
Example Sentences
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People who switch employers a lot are often seen as red flags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“We launched it at a time when it was almost the golden age of independent, small publishing, a lot of which was translation-focused,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
You’ve taken on a lot of responsibility for your mother-in-law, both legal and financial.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I suffered a lot for it," Marco says.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Oh, a lot happened, a whole lifetime of happenings. But I think I shall keep it short. I am suddenly rather tired. And you must be too. Well, here is how the story ends…”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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