a whole lot

phrase

: very much
Things are looking a whole lot brighter now.

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When your ability to think atrophies, well, that’s arguably a whole lot worse. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The Regional Transportation District has launched a new app designed to make rides a whole lot easier. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Race fans turned out in droves to check out the NTT IndyCar Series' Freedom 250 Grand Prix around the streets of Washington, DC, and a whole lot more were watching at home. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Hermann Missouri Nestled along the Missouri River, Hermann is a little slice of Europe with a whole lot of fall charm. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a whole lot

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“A whole lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20whole%20lot. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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