several dozen

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: many : probably more than 36

She has published several dozen poems.

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The practice grew from that modest beginning and now encompasses a range of spirits and several dozen offerings. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 For example, the Mark Morris Dance Group has participated in several dozen research papers about using dance to support people with Parkinson’s disease. —

Eva Amsen, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 Medicine cabinets overflowing with products, several dozen testers (and friends and family members of those several dozen testers), a whole lot of makeup remover, and an immense sense of pride. —

Annie Blay, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024 Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle resigned, and the agency pledged to beef up security so that none of its several dozen protectees are that vulnerable again. —

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