in numbers

phrase

: in total amount or quantity

Fish were once plentiful in this river, but they have since declined in numbers.

Examples of in numbers in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

John Maines saw stories in numbers long before most journalists knew where to look for them. — Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

The holiday has particular resonance in Southern California, where the labor movement remains large in numbers and powerful in political influence. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Lift procedures—which are meant to tighten and contour—across areas of the body have also significantly gone up in numbers. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026

The makeup of their gut’s microflora had also changed, with a species of bacteria called Alistipes finegoldii increasing significantly in numbers. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in numbers

• slumbers