great many

Example Sentences

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Cleveland’s Plain Dealer reported, “We incline to believe them in good part the work of deception” and yet, “a great many of those involved … are thoroughly honest and sincere.”

From Literature

A great many people, however, when they hear the rapping imagine at once that the spirits are touching them.

From Literature

He restored a great many other historic sites, including the entire walled town of Carcassonne in the south of France.

From The Wall Street Journal

But there are a great many people working two or even three jobs, ferrying their kids to soccer practice, worrying about paying their utility and doctor bills, caring for elderly parents or struggling in other ways to keep their heads above water.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea that obesity is simply a matter of willpower is held by a great many people - including some medical professionals.

From BBC