1.   But many local residents did not like the project, deeming it a gaudy eyesore that seemed to spread to more abandoned houses and vacant lots every year.

2.   Henry Witt III has tackled a lot this year.

3.   Hundley has been through a lot this year and has lost a lot.

4.   I always thought we could do more of that playing in Oakland, but I guess that changed a lot this year.

5.   Keith was hurt a lot this year.

6.   Patriots fans have proven to be a patient lot this year.

7.   She saw me go through a lot this year.

8.   Textbooks do not hold quite the same magic, although, under the guise of helping my children study, I have learned quite a lot this year.

9.   Store managers say sales have been all over the lot this year.

10.   The fix has hurt quite a lot this year.