dozen

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A little after 9 a.m., more than a dozen ICE agents arrived, according to worker statements included in immigration court filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

In video obtained by KTLA, a large bear could be seen walking close to crowds of several dozen onlookers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

A dozen stocks, excluding ServiceNow, dropped an average of 5% after beating earnings by 23%, highlighting a market disconnect.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Thelo Aasgaard hitting the Hearts crossbar with a dozen minutes left to play was another reminder of the turbulence of these games.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

By the time Mr. van Woerden paid the formal call on Father, Father had rehearsed and polished his little speech of blessing a dozen times.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom