a number of times

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Those 15 seconds needed to be generated a number of times, with tweaks to the prompt to get the best possible version.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Sadie James from the Sandy Bear bereavement charity believes children can often grieve a number of times for the same person as their understanding changes as they grow older.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Investors expect the central bank to raise its key interest rate a number of times this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

We had to stop taping a number of times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

She glanced into the hallway a number of times, as if afraid that the policeman on duty might have left.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett