greater number
Example Sentences
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Statistics Canada notes that for the third consecutive month a greater number of Canadian residents returned from overseas by air than from the U.S. by auto.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
But if a greater number of sectors in the index start performing well, it means overall gains can continue—even if AI lags.
From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025
After nine years of specials, he moved to a weekly slot with The Stanley Baxter Series in 1981, although a greater number of programmes per year did not equate to a drop in production values.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Rose added that a far greater number of average sports fans are betting on prediction markets than sportsbook businesses looking to hedge financial positions.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025
The greater number were on the right, where the Firienfeld was wider; and on the left there was a smaller camp, in the midst of which stood a tall pavilion.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
