be numerous

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“There will almost certainly be numerous mudslides, severe flooding either from heavy rain or clogged storm drains, and possibly debris flows near recent burn scars,” the National Weather Service said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

"We have planned for this event like we do any other major event in the city - there will be numerous forces and departments working in the city centre this weekend," he added.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

For a given audio signal, there can be numerous possible facial expressions that would make sense, and these possibilities can multiply when dealing with a sequence of audio signals over time.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

The case appears to be the first of what could be numerous trademark disputes with Musk’s company over the letter “X,” which is commonly used in tech branding.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2023

This profligate sect is supposed to be numerous, though unavowed.

From Phallic Miscellanies Facts and Phases of Ancient and Modern Sex Worship, as Illustrated Chiefly in the Religions of India by Jennings, Hargrave