in number
idiom
: in amount or quantity
Fish were once plentiful in this river, but they have since declined in number.
The protesters were few in number, but they were very loud.
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As a result, few distributors produce and release ASL or even open caption versions for theatrical screening — which their critics consider distracting, obstructive, or visually unappealing — forcing deaf audiences to rely on devices that may be limited in number or fail.
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Abbey White, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Enthusiasts spoke loudly and in number, and Ford listened.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
Though small in number, the crowd was undeniably loud.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Her accessories, much like her clothing, were tight in number but deliberate in choice—subtle details that gained meaning through repetition—much of which is routinely passed over today in comparison to her clothing.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
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Abbey White, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Enthusiasts spoke loudly and in number, and Ford listened.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
Though small in number, the crowd was undeniably loud.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Her accessories, much like her clothing, were tight in number but deliberate in choice—subtle details that gained meaning through repetition—much of which is routinely passed over today in comparison to her clothing.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in number
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“In number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20number. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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