several dozen

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: many : probably more than 36
She has published several dozen poems.

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It was filmed in Los Angeles at several dozen locations in less than month on a shoestring budget. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025 In past years, several dozen religious and political leaders turned up. Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025 What is Justin? Down the hall from Justin’s development offices, in a small gymnasium with worn wooden floors, several dozen retirees sat around foldable plastic tables with paper plates of catered Whataburger at hand. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025 The 65-year-old John Seidler, who has a home in San Diego and attends several dozen Padres games a season, has been a minority owner in the team since 2012. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for several dozen 

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“Several dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/several%20dozen. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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