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[nuhm-ber] / ˈnʌm bər /




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She then was transferred to Pretrial Detention Centre Number 5 in Donetsk, where she shared a small, filthy cell with around 20 common-law prisoners.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The first Cylon introduced, Number Six, was played by a fashion model named Tricia Helfer.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Number crunchers suggest they have a chance of taking a council or two, and voters could put some Green mayors into office, perhaps in east London's Hackney.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Number of home runs hit by Arizona’s Laura Espinoza in 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Number two is the Holocaust Torah that Mr. Friedrich drove down from Canada.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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