a number

Example Sentences

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When shooting began in March, the production encountered a number of hiccups, including that it needed nearly double the parking space it had received a permit for, which was not part of the original approvals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Sadie James from the Sandy Bear bereavement charity believes children can often grieve a number of times for the same person as their understanding changes as they grow older.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Across this season, Guardiola has trusted Doku in a number of roles.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn hired three-time world Sudoku champion Thomas Snyder as its first-ever puzzlemaster and initially launched three daily puzzle games modeled on the short, habit-forming design the Times pioneered -- a number that has grown.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“How can a number have roots?” he told Mr. Keeney, the homeroom teacher who was also his math instructor.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein