a number of
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: more than two but fewer than many : several
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Many reports of concern revolve around a number of teen suicides potentially linked to LLM use, but there are other possible effects as well.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
There are also a number of fascinating candidates who might need a couple of tries, along with returning fixtures who have been gaining momentum and could at some point hit the 75% threshold needed for election.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The four-page letter ticks through a number of complaints.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
If this is the case expect a number of tubers to have formed and gather them to store in dry peat moss or vermiculite.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
There are also a number of fascinating candidates who might need a couple of tries, along with returning fixtures who have been gaining momentum and could at some point hit the 75% threshold needed for election.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The four-page letter ticks through a number of complaints.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
If this is the case expect a number of tubers to have formed and gather them to store in dry peat moss or vermiculite.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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