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several

[sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl] / ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəl /


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Here are the leading contenders for full-time roles based on interviews with several sources at CBS News who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Over the past several years, the Village People’s hit 1978 song “Y.M.C.A.” has soundtracked many a Trump rally and public event.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

They said they were looking for several suspects, but insisted the bomb was not an act of terrorism.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Even if the number of global influencers who subscribe is several times that number, it isn’t a game-changing figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There were several champagne bottles in the room, I suppose for the refreshment of Morton—and as I entered the room a cork popped with a dreadful noise, and I made for the door terrified.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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