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by the numbers



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But the trend shown by the numbers is clear.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

But, by the numbers, the Spurs have already distinguished themselves as the likeliest team to dethrone the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

But Robby knows that next to nothing at The Pitt goes by the numbers.

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026

We were impressed by the numbers put up this quarter by the company.

From Barron's ● Dec. 6, 2025

I just went through the motions, rigidly, by the numbers, without any heart or real emotion.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien


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