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a lot

[uh lot] / ə ˈlɒt /




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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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