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number

[nuhm-ber] / ˈnʌm bər /




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The number of claims is expected to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Though she didn’t quite achieve that lofty number, Kesha still walks away with a very significant profit, earning just under $1.7 million on the price she paid for the dwelling back in 2020.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Trimming the number of flights Delta is planning to fly, in response to high fuel prices, could help provide more buffer and leave more time for maintenance, executives said in their messages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He seems a whole lot more interested in breaking the world record for number of pizza slices consumed in one sitting than in talking to Avery, but maybe he’s just shy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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