quite a few
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as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
This weather's already caused quite a few accidents, so take your time driving.
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Recent Examples of quite a few
This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The retailer has quite a few comfy travel pants for as low as $59 during the long weekend.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
While there are certainly many other factors to consider for both situations, quite a few people have singled Mbappe out as the biggest.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
There are quite a few variations, but just go for this one that has all the bells and whistles.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
To wit, quite a few actresses have portrayed the woman behind the legend over the years.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The retailer has quite a few comfy travel pants for as low as $59 during the long weekend.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
While there are certainly many other factors to consider for both situations, quite a few people have singled Mbappe out as the biggest.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
There are quite a few variations, but just go for this one that has all the bells and whistles.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
To wit, quite a few actresses have portrayed the woman behind the legend over the years.
—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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“Quite a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite%20a%20few. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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