a thousand times
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In the midst of the heatwave on June 22, hypermarket operator Carrefour had sold 30,000 units by 6:30 pm -- "a thousand times more than on a normal day", CEO Alexandre Bompard said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
A trillion is a thousand times more than a billion, but let’s be honest: I could have told you it was a million times more and you probably would have believed me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
"A silkworm grows nearly a thousand times in just 25 days. But its success depends completely on temperature, humidity and good-quality leaves," Tomala says.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
This strong slowing effect allows the structure to shrink dramatically while still trapping light efficiently, resulting in a layer more than a thousand times thinner than a human hair.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
The wind off the lake is making the cold, like, a thousand times worse.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
