a number

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“That definitely would not have happened a number of years ago under different leadership,” Korenyuk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Finch said a new policy would be developed after receiving "a number" of complaints from residents regarding some children's books.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Explosions have also been heard on the island of Qeshm in the Gulf, as well as a number of other cities, including Bandar Abbas and Sirik.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The rules have been strengthened many times after scandals including "Qatargate", in which a number of EU lawmakers were accused in 2022 of being paid to promote the interests of Qatar and Morocco.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“If you can’t find it, please go to the back and take a number to see another agent.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri