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number

[nuhm-ber] / ˈnʌm bər /




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A number of recent legal proceedings have laid bare the extent to which the Justice companies may have knowingly violated environmental laws, a key threshold for bringing a criminal matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The SpaceX prospectus claims a number of advantages, including the alleged cost advantage of running solar-powered data farms in space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Brokerages that cater to those traders anticipate an overwhelming number of takers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The BLS, like many statistics agencies worldwide, has faced a number of challenges in recent years with declining survey response rates and dwindling resources.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I’ve already got number two down, but following number one and three haven’t gone so well.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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