in numbers
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: in total amount or quantity
Fish were once plentiful in this river, but they have since declined in numbers.
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The same trend is apparent in numbers for Chicago and greater Cook County, according to a preliminary analysis published by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The foundations for this grew out of the ten years, 1774-1784, Lee led the Shakers to lay down roots in Albany County, but the religion would not reach its height — both in numbers (approximately 6,000) and design aesthetics — until 50 years after Lee died.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the next years, the podcast grew in numbers and scope.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Joe Raedle | Getty Images Nonfarm payrolls grew slightly more than expected in November but slumped in October while unemployment hit its highest in four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday in numbers delayed by the government shutdown.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The foundations for this grew out of the ten years, 1774-1784, Lee led the Shakers to lay down roots in Albany County, but the religion would not reach its height — both in numbers (approximately 6,000) and design aesthetics — until 50 years after Lee died.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the next years, the podcast grew in numbers and scope.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Joe Raedle | Getty Images Nonfarm payrolls grew slightly more than expected in November but slumped in October while unemployment hit its highest in four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday in numbers delayed by the government shutdown.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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“In numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20numbers. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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