numbering

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In March, France's President Emmanuel Macron announced a dramatic shift in nuclear deterrence, notably an increase in the atomic arsenal, currently numbering 290 warheads.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

"People are already familiar with the current SPF numbering system and it's used around the world. The numbers just need to be accurate."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

When Britain abolished slavery, many of the local inhabitants stayed on, numbering in the low thousands across several islands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Outer coast transients, numbering about 210 animals, were most often found within 20 kilometers of the continental shelf break, particularly near submarine canyons.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

There are fascinating ideas all over the place, irresistible experiments beyond numbering, all sorts of new ways into the maze of problems.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas