a number

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Sooryavanshi struggled to time the ball, playing and missing a number of times, but he dug in and struck the first of seven sixes off his 14th delivery - a stunning straight six off Rabada.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

What the economy needs, he added, is AI-plus: A broadening out of investment to include a number of other industries indirectly tied to artificial intelligence, or not at all.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The Office of Strategic Capital, which the Pentagon said has about $210 billion in lending authority, has also made a number of critical-minerals bets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He also addressed China’s recent commitment for 200 new jets, a number that disappointed investors, who were looking for something closer to 500.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It’s weird having a bully who’s a number of inches shorter than you.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell