a number
Example Sentences
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Russia's military said that its air defence units had intercepted or shot down 326 Ukrainian drones over a number of regions overnight.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Jordan's military said it shot down five missiles from Iran, with no casualties or material damage, while Bahrain said it intercepted and destroyed "a number of Iranian aerial attacks".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The wish tags hanging on the “Wish Tree” feature various hopes and dreams that are written in a number of different languages.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The SpaceX prospectus claims a number of advantages, including the alleged cost advantage of running solar-powered data farms in space.
From MarketWatch • 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
