as in ton
a considerable amount
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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Recent Examples of dozen
Founded in 1956, Eurovision brings together musical acts from dozens of mostly European countries to compete for the votes of professional jurors and international viewers.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Nearly two dozen people got sick with norovirus onboard a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ship, marking the vessel’s second outbreak in roughly a month.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The 2026 festival included live entertainment, dozens of vendors, public health services, a scavenger hunt, a cultural parade, a beauty pageant and a live performance by the musical artist Common.
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Jack Harvel
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Meanwhile, Miami Planning Director David Snow told commissioners, the city has been obligated to approve dozens of Live Local projects, though only two are under construction.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Nearly two dozen people got sick with norovirus onboard a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ship, marking the vessel’s second outbreak in roughly a month.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The 2026 festival included live entertainment, dozens of vendors, public health services, a scavenger hunt, a cultural parade, a beauty pageant and a live performance by the musical artist Common.
—
Jack Harvel
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Meanwhile, Miami Planning Director David Snow told commissioners, the city has been obligated to approve dozens of Live Local projects, though only two are under construction.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozen
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Each scoop lifted tons of earth and rock as engineers raced to complete one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in history.
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It is designed to place nearly a half-ton of payload mass into low-Earth orbit.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
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What is clear is that Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kelce have donated $26 million to a slew of charities across the nation just ahead of their nuptials and America’s 250th birthday.
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Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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On Sunday, Russia bombarded Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv with dozens of missiles and hundreds of strike drones, killing at least 11 and injuring scores more, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and media reports.
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The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.
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The Murdochs kept Fox Sports, the Fox broadcast network, TV stations, Fox News Channel and the studio lot.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County cast stops for a pic at the season 20 premiere party on June 30 at the Universal Studios lot in California.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
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Baby Boomers, meanwhile, are armed with piles of cash and plenty of time, giving them more flexibility for travel.
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As her daughter sweeps away the last piles of sand, 54-year-old Nuru Mohammed directs women hanging fishing nets to serve as décor.
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozen. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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