greater number
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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
Patients with more severe illness had a greater number of these clusters, while healthy donor lungs showed none.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The warning comes ahead of the February half term, when a greater number of British holidaymakers are expected to travel to the popular winter destination.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 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
A far greater number came as sightseers, which is why policemen had to be stationed at the door to regulate the flow of visitors.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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