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several

/ˈsɛv.(ə.)ɹəl/ particle C2
  1. Consisting of a number more than one (especially, more than two) but not very many. · The firm turns over several million a month.· Several cars were in the parking lot.
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She stood several minutes before the picture, in earnest contemplation, and returned to it again before they quitted the gallery.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 279 · B2
Morrel, who, forthwith conducting her up the flight of wooden steps leading to the chamber in which the feast was prepared, was gayly followed by the guests, beneath whose heavy tread the slight structure creaked and groaned for the space of several minutes.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 24 · C1
I have already successfully conducted several public prosecutions, and brought the offenders to merited punishment.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 46 · C1
As he spoke several of the beasts caught sight of him, and at once the great assemblage hushed as if by magic.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 135 · B2

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