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In many cases

Can I add most /a few/a number of instead of many in front of cases? If my answers are incorrect, can you explain why they are incorrect?

The Goulburn Valley is situated in the south-east corner of the Australian continent, in the state of Victoria. Because of the introduction of irrigation over a century ago, primary industry flourished, resulting in a multitude of orchards and market gardens. After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in _most/a few/ a number of ________cases, establishing a property of thei
  

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After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in many / most / a few / a number of / cases, established a property of their own. They are all OK but of course mean different numbers.

  • After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in many / most / a few / a number of / cases, established a property of their own.
  • They are all OK but of course mean different numbers.
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After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in many / most / a few / a number of / cases, established a property of their own.

They are all OK but of course mean different numbers.

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