a number of
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: more than two but fewer than many : several
There are a number of different options to choose from.
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The peak of the autumn colors arrives and departs rather quickly, and the exact timing depends on a number of factors.
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Ryall noted that among this year’s choices there were a number of close calls.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
But rather than appreciating the extra game, a number of fans have balked at the additional football.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The peak of the autumn colors arrives and departs rather quickly, and the exact timing depends on a number of factors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Ryall noted that among this year’s choices there were a number of close calls.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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