number

Example Sentences

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The $1.5 trillion number would be up 42% from total fiscal year 2026 budgetary resources, according to the White House.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, any number above 50% is a sign that business is growing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Postal Service have reached a new package-handling agreement, according to people familiar with the matter, after Amazon threatened to drastically cut back on the number of packages it sends through the struggling agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He was due to have a telephone appointment on Tuesday after having a number of mini strokes – or TIAs as they are known – in January.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Leaving a sizable number of bills in the mailbox seems ill-advised, but I don’t want to have to make a third trip to this house.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse