a number of
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: more than two but fewer than many : several
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His office has sought deep and devastating cuts across a number of federal agencies that conduct scientific research, including the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
In particular, India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has conducted a number of tests in the last few months on cutting-edge drone and counter-drone systems.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The video behemoth dropped a number of jaw-dropping stats Wednesday, along with significant updates to its TV experience, which has become a strategic priority for the platform, all connected to its anniversary.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Adams started Bad Records a number of years ago as a home for his catalog, much of which has reverted back to him from Universal (which bought PolyGram, which had purchased his original label home, A&M).
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
In particular, India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has conducted a number of tests in the last few months on cutting-edge drone and counter-drone systems.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The video behemoth dropped a number of jaw-dropping stats Wednesday, along with significant updates to its TV experience, which has become a strategic priority for the platform, all connected to its anniversary.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Adams started Bad Records a number of years ago as a home for his catalog, much of which has reverted back to him from Universal (which bought PolyGram, which had purchased his original label home, A&M).
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 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 May. 2025.
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