a good part of

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: a large amount of
Babies spend a good part of the day sleeping.

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“A good part of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20part%20of. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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