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What is the plural form of gross?

The plural form of "gross" depends on its meaning:

* If "gross" means "twelve dozen": The plural is grosses.

* If "gross" means "total, without deductions": It remains gross in the plural.

For example:

* We sold 10 grosses of pencils. (meaning 10 sets of 12 dozen pencils)

* The company's gross earnings increased last year. (meaning total earnings before deductions)

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