as in many
more than two but not very many
It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.
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as in different
not the same, shared, or matching
After college, we each went our several ways.
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Recent Examples of several
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Card room operators and several local governments argued the regulations would jeopardize more than 30,000 jobs and reduce tax revenue that helps fund city services in communities where card rooms operate.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
On June 24, two earthquakes caused devastating damage in northern Venezuela, the home country of several Braves players and coaches.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
As a 6-foot-6 lefty who can follow a game plan, Peterson has several of the attributes that the Cubs typically look for.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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According to Michigan Advance, the measure passed by a 5–4 vote, with several councilmembers and critics citing high costs and privacy concerns during Tuesday’s hearing.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Card room operators and several local governments argued the regulations would jeopardize more than 30,000 jobs and reduce tax revenue that helps fund city services in communities where card rooms operate.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
On June 24, two earthquakes caused devastating damage in northern Venezuela, the home country of several Braves players and coaches.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
As a 6-foot-6 lefty who can follow a game plan, Peterson has several of the attributes that the Cubs typically look for.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
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Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Joey King, Malin Akerman, Paris Hilton and many others arrived at SoFi Stadium (known as Los Angeles Stadium during the World Cup).
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Thick insulation foam required for a massive refrigeration operation, solar panels and refrigerants were burned, leaving many residents on edge.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
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Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
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Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.
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In them, Contra Costa officials were ordered to turn over eight years of emails, calendars and notes for various officials, including Kramer, Robb, and three other employees of the assessor’s office.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Chee faces 20 felony charges, including seven counts of murder, insurance fraud and multiple counts involving the possession, transportation or conspiracy to possess or transport explosives.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
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Like so many other businesses and homes, cost has made coverage out of reach.
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Despite its mixed reception and the eventual drama surrounding its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, and the following implosion during awards season, it got nominated for best picture at the 2023 Academy Awards, and Vaccarello got close to Oscar glory.
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Within individual subgroups, results are mixed and don’t show uniform, systemwide gains.
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Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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