plural dozens or dozen
1
: a group of 12
2
: an indefinitely large number
dozens of times
3
the dozens plural in form but singular in construction
: a ritualized African American word game that consists of exchanging insults usually about the members of an opponent's family
dozen
adjective
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dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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The lunch meeting held at Bennett’s American Cooking on Fair Oaks Boulevard between Chan, King and Petrovich are among several revelations contained in dozens of emails between King and Chan obtained by The Bee through a public records request.
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Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
The bill outlines more than a dozen aggravating factors under which prosecutors can seek the death penalty.
—Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
The email left Fulton, Edwards and dozens of couples in shock and filled with questions.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
The staff report was one of dozens of items on the consent calendar, meaning it was passed unanimously without debate.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
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Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
The bill outlines more than a dozen aggravating factors under which prosecutors can seek the death penalty.
—Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
The email left Fulton, Edwards and dozens of couples in shock and filled with questions.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
The staff report was one of dozens of items on the consent calendar, meaning it was passed unanimously without debate.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dozen. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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