a number of
idiom
: more than two but fewer than many : several
There are a number of different options to choose from.
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According to the Post, HUD staffers found that the AI misread the law in a number of cases.
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Kelly was ahead of the curve in the space, with a number of former cable news anchors of different political persuasions subsequently attempting to launch their own ventures, with varying levels of success.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
In a number of studies, high cortisol has been associated with greater mortality.5
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—Sharon Basaraba, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
The space has also been equipped with a number of modern-day creature comforts, like a refrigerator, three-burner cooktop, and a Breville air fryer.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Kelly was ahead of the curve in the space, with a number of former cable news anchors of different political persuasions subsequently attempting to launch their own ventures, with varying levels of success.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
In a number of studies, high cortisol has been associated with greater mortality.5
5.
—Sharon Basaraba, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
The space has also been equipped with a number of modern-day creature comforts, like a refrigerator, three-burner cooktop, and a Breville air fryer.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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