a number

Example Sentences

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Michael Muckian, chair of the Cooley Peninsula Community Alert group, said: "The boat got into difficulty in the early afternoon and there is currently a number of boats on the lough still searching."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But since the start of the second quarter, skeptics have identified a number of warning signs that are making them increasingly uncomfortable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The institution has recently suffered a number of high-profile management stumbles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Pride organizations struggled to secure enough corporate sponsorships to fund their events after a number of big-name brands pulled back last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Instead of all number equations, the problems have the letter X where a number should go.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari