number

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In July 2025, 42 million Americans were served by the program; by December, the number had dropped to 39.5 million.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Over the past two decades, the number of global measles cases and deaths resulting from the disease have fallen sharply.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The home features a number of custom murals, including an homage to ‘Jaws’ and musician Jimmy Buffett.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The review concludes that the 130,000 number is highly inflated and includes tens of thousands who may be alive — or ended up on the list without having been properly identified in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Boys she didn’t actually like got a random number.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows