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Example Sentences
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The Malawians were "among a number of foreign nationals" who had "sought refuge in temporary camps" in Mossel Bay, according to a statement from Lilongwe.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
The public inquiry heard how staff at a number of organisations, including Nottinghamshire Police, inappropriately viewed records or information related to the fatal attacks.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It was also an asymmetric bet, like laying down money on a number in roulette.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
