numbers

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Applying exponents helps in grappling with inflationary numbers, whether monetary or cosmic, and is more practical than talking in exotic “-illions,” such as milli-millillion and killillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Chronic kidney disease has become one of the world's most widespread and deadly health problems, with record numbers of people now estimated to have reduced kidney function.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Either way, the takeaway is that there is strength in numbers.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“Both the actual inflation numbers, as well as inflation expectations, have moved up as a result.”

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Now, in February 2007, subprime loans were defaulting in record numbers, financial institutions were less steady every day, and no one but him seemed to recall what he’d said and done.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis