a number of
idiom
: more than two but fewer than many : several
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Leading Causes of Product Recalls Consumer products can be recalled for a number of reasons, typically when a potential hazard is identified.
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.
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There are a number of free workshops ranging from clay plastering and crochet to book binding.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
There are a number of free workshops ranging from clay plastering and crochet to book binding.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The agreement will see Disney+ gaining co-exclusive rights to a number of Atresmedia productions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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