magic number

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Our magic number is fluid and unique to each of us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"But with so much at stake and shareholders to appease, it seems ultimately the magic number couldn't be found, at least not right now," she added.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

You may start a trend among wealthy parents, making $76,000 the magic number.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Their magic number for clinching an 11th division title in 12 seasons is 10 with less than two weeks left in the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

To conquer Spassky and become World Champion, he’d always needed to collect 12½ points, and a win would get him to that magic number.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady