A ~ of something is a large amount of it, especially an amount of it that is greater than you need, want, or can cope with. (FORMAL)
A ~ of new operators will be allowed to enter the market.
N-SING: N of n
A ~ of something is a large amount of it, especially an amount of it that is greater than you need, want, or can cope with. (FORMAL)
A ~ of new operators will be allowed to enter the market.
N-SING: N of n
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