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Example Sentences

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“Beauties” is more arresting on a number of levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Because he's left-footed and because he's a number 10, the Messi comparisons started a while back.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Diogo Mónica, who has amassed sizable positions in a number of startups over his career, set up a plan to avoid rash decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Costco cut the price External link on a number of its private label items, sold under its Kirkland Signature brand, spanning bed sheets to golf balls.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Soon a number of other kids are pointing and laughing, too.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins