greater number

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“Consequently, there is an urgent need for more effective treatment approaches that provide durable benefit for a greater number of patients.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Statistics Canada notes that for the third consecutive month a greater number of Canadian residents returned from overseas by air than from the U.S. by auto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But if a greater number of sectors in the index start performing well, it means overall gains can continue—even if AI lags.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

"This created an even greater number of Colombian soldiers who, two decades later, are beginning to retire without a sufficient source of income," a retired military officer turned academic told BBC Mundo.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

A far greater number came as sightseers, which is why policemen had to be stationed at the door to regulate the flow of visitors.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy