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How do you use gross in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "gross" in a sentence:

General Usage:

* "The company's gross revenue for the year was over $10 million." (meaning total revenue before deductions)

* "The movie was gross and I couldn't even finish it." (meaning unpleasant or offensive)

* "I couldn't believe how gross the food looked." (meaning disgusting)

* "She made a gross mistake by forgetting the client's name." (meaning a significant error)

Specific Examples:

* Gross profit is the profit a company makes after deducting the cost of goods sold.

* The gross weight of the package was 10 pounds.

* The gross income of the household was $100,000.

* I thought the play was grossly overpriced for the quality of the performance.

Important Note: "Gross" can be a bit of a tricky word because it can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. Make sure you are using it in the correct way and that your meaning is clear.

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