quite a few

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Definition of quite a fewnext
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 There are quite a few high-profile match ups on the docket for week one, and with that comes the inevitability of upsets. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Accessibility While there is an elevator that offers access to the majority of the rooms, the property is not entirely accessible as there are quite a few stairs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 There are already quite a few operational Starlink spacecraft up there —nearly 11,000, in fact, according to astronomer and satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The seats Dick bought during the presale in February were quite a few rows ahead of where the moment took place. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite a few

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“Quite a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite%20a%20few. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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