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Meanings of several dozen in English

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Usage of several dozen in English
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Compared to several hundred billion, several dozen billion is nothing, he said.
The Guardian
2
Present also are Talleyrand, Fouche, Joseph, Lucien and several dozen important officials.
Napoleon
3
Living within these republics are several dozen ethnic, linguistic, and religious minorities.
The new yorker
4
And Aristotle, in fact, deduced several dozen first causes in his theology.
The portable atheist: essential readings for the nonbeliever
5
They had reached a plateau several dozen feet above the hollows floor.
Magic Kingdom for Sale - SOLD!
6
The magic sparked and poofed, and several dozen flowered hand towels materialized.
Magic Kingdom for Sale - SOLD!
7
Two hatches hinged open, and several dozen pale ovoid shapes were ejected.
The Naked God
8
Mac-heads rejoice, your gaming trough just expanded by several dozen on-demand titles.
Reuters
9
Then Hamp opened a tin box and took out several dozen biscuit.
The Camp in the Snow; Or, Besieged by Danger
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The governor faced criticism, however, from several dozen protesters outside the State House.
Reuters
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However ignoring the ruling, several dozen group followers maintained their camp until yesterday.
Radio NZ
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Australia will begin resettling several dozen Central American refugees within weeks.
Reuters
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In return, Australia agreed to resettle several dozen Central American refugees.
Reuters
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In exchange, Australia agreed to take several dozen Central American refugees.
Reuters
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Whenever someone left the village proper, several dozen of the squibbits would follow.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
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His motorcade passed several dozen protesters and Romney supporters on the way in.
Reuters
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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