a number
Example Sentences
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They said the global economy has faced a number of headwinds, like tariff policies, aging populations and slowing productivity growth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
In this summer's World Cup, there have been a number of controversial issues involving the US, which is hosting 78 of the 104 matches.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Founder and chief executive Timo Boldt said the closure was "an incredibly difficult proposal given the impact on our colleagues in Clay Lake, who have contributed enormously to Gousto's journey over a number of years".
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Still, Svyrydenko has said her country plans to "sign a number of important agreements with international partners, particularly to strengthen our energy sector".
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Scientists rate the strength of an earthquake using the moment magnitude scale, a system that gauges the amount of energy released by the quake and assigns it a number.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
