a number

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • 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

The company also created a Siri app for its devices and said its capabilities will be connected to a number of functions on the iPhone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack, can happen for a number of different reasons.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This was why there was always a number of restless souls in the theater, no matter the film.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland