Examples:

• A great deal of prayer is offered from pure selfishness.
• The international community has done a great deal in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Sailors can abide a great deal, but not a Jonah.
• The European Union has achieved a great deal in this area.
• The world has changed a great deal since the Treaty of Rome.
• That's a great deal to assume based on one document.
• I'm sure Claire is learning a great deal from you.
• This form of apostolate has diminished a great deal today.
• The king has told me a great deal about him.
• Financial issues have taken a great deal of our attention.