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

Officers also attended a number of smaller, but peaceful demonstrations on Tuesday in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Perth, Ayr and Paisley, and no arrests were made.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2025, 28.6% in the 14-to-16 age group said they enjoyed reading, a number that rose to 35% this year.

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

“Daniel went with them. The smoke really did a number on them,” he added, then coughed.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz