a number

Example Sentences

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“You’re going to be sharing the road with a number of people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

S4 Capital won a number of new clients such as Samsung and Square and expanded its relationship with others, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Denmark froze international adoptions in 2024 after a number of serious problems with international adoption practices came to light.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

CBS has since laid off a number of employees - more then 6% of its workforce - and shut down its storied radio division.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Just before departing, Bass consulted with a number of land archaeologists whose opinions he valued.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler