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number

[nuhm-ber] / ˈnʌm bər /




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In the aftermath of the release, a number of clients, including Grammy winner Chappell Roan and U.S. women’s soccer star Abby Wambach said they were leaving Wasserman’s agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

According to overthecap.com, he is due to carry a salary-cap number of $48.3 million this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

But following a captive breeding programme, 30,000 have been released in the park - almost twice the number of people who live there.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It is currently building the right side of a cup base and broke above the very round $200 number on Monday, following through nicely on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Like any good newsman, Greeley double-checked his source by asking the spirit to also rap the corresponding number he’d written.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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