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Putellas' decision on her future promises to be the biggest news of the summer transfer window, while a number of high-profile players are switching clubs.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The aircraft's first phase of testing successfully met a number of important objectives and produced valuable data for engineers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

However, SpotGamma, the options-market analysis company, warns that there are a number of events occurring in the middle of June that pose a threat to the resolute bullishness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

At their meetings in April, ECB officials left the key rate unchanged, but an account of the gathering released last week showed a number of officials were ready to back a hike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I heard a number of sounds layered behind him—drums, a keyboard playing cosmic notes, and something low, like a saxophone.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen