greater number

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Statistics Canada notes that for the third consecutive month a greater number of Canadian residents returned from overseas by air than from the U.S. by auto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But if a greater number of sectors in the index start performing well, it means overall gains can continue—even if AI lags.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

After nine years of specials, he moved to a weekly slot with The Stanley Baxter Series in 1981, although a greater number of programmes per year did not equate to a drop in production values.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

“We believe they will benefit from the enhanced competition, higher content spend and theatrical release output, and a greater number of movies in theaters as a result of our proposed transaction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Besides keeping people farther away from harm, a big advantage of this is the ability to monitor a greater number of places.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone