as in loads
a considerable amount
I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited
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as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
granite countertops became all the ton in kitchen decor
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
In the early hours, tons of ice and snow engulfed the camp, burying several of the teammates.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
But Oklahoma City places a ton of trust in Holmgren and Hartenstein, believing in their ability to not only rise to the challenge but also overcome it.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Some 62 million tons of electronic waste was generated in 2022 and that figure is on track to reach 82 million tons by 2030, the report said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 May 2025
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
In the early hours, tons of ice and snow engulfed the camp, burying several of the teammates.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
But Oklahoma City places a ton of trust in Holmgren and Hartenstein, believing in their ability to not only rise to the challenge but also overcome it.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Some 62 million tons of electronic waste was generated in 2022 and that figure is on track to reach 82 million tons by 2030, the report said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 May 2025
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“Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ton. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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