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numerous

[noo-mer-uhs, nyoo-] / ˈnu mər əs, ˈnju- /


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Numerous attempts to shoo them away, including Sampras batting his racquet at them, failed, and the match had to be suspended.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Numerous events have also been cancelled in Germany, including Saturday's Hamburg Half Marathon.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Numerous books on perimenopause and menopause have some version of the phrase as its title.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Numerous executives and other board directors have also left the business as it executes a major strategic shift to boost oil and gas production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Numerous researchers had appealed to HEW, asking that collection of blood and tissues be exempt from the new law.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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