umpteen

Example Sentences

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The Lions had umpteen opportunities and they did not take them.

From BBC

“After I had stoked a furor on Twitter and sent umpteen complaints, her account was restored,” Lucas wrote.

From Seattle Times

“He goes on and on about wallpaper, which as I’ve told him umpteen times, ‘I paid for,’” Mr. Johnson said, gesticulating angrily.

From New York Times

“If someone needs help with a car there are umpteen people who will jump in and help,” he said.

From Washington Times

The Netherlands have missed umpteen chances but they should be safe now.

From The Guardian