numbers

Example Sentences

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Mustafa said Hamas’s recruitment numbers have risen during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Historically, dragnet surveillance was difficult because searching large numbers of people required enormous time and labor.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

On top of that, consumers now spend more time on video platforms like YouTube and TikTok that are not engineered to send large numbers of users to outside media sites.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Sir Keir had initially tried to set out how moving ID verification online could reduce current issues with the use of fake documents and borrowed National Insurance numbers being used by illegal workers.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Sponges were not only sold in great numbers, but they were also traded for goods or used as money.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler