a lot

Example Sentences

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Behind this: an artificial intelligence revolution that requires hundreds of billions of dollars of semiconductors, networking, power generation and cooling equipment, some made in the U.S. and a lot imported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“It’s not a great look, at least to some, and including some in Congress, that large banks are getting paid a lot of interest by the Fed,” Duffie said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Not only are they many workers’ bosses, but with median salaries of $160,139 for elementary schools and $174,628 for higher grades, they make a lot more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

So anyway, that’s a lot of detail for me to be giving, but why?

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“Indeed, there is a lot to address,” Sarah said, nodding.

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