a whole lot
phrase
: very much
Things are looking a whole lot brighter now.
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This Vitamix can do a whole lot more than make your morning smoothie.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
A little bit of utility and a whole lot of ease are what these patch-pocket linen pants are all about.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Depth changes The Blackhawks aren’t likely to add a whole lot this week.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
If the latest proposals are any indication, 2027 may look a whole lot more like 1994 than 1990.
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Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
A little bit of utility and a whole lot of ease are what these patch-pocket linen pants are all about.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Depth changes The Blackhawks aren’t likely to add a whole lot this week.
—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
If the latest proposals are any indication, 2027 may look a whole lot more like 1994 than 1990.
—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“A whole lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20whole%20lot. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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