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

Tuition grew steadily by about 150% to 190% every 10 years, from the 1920s to the 1950s, in numbers not adjusted for inflation. — Thomas Adam, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Florida's insurer of last resort showed the trend in numbers last week. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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. — 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

Rhymes for in numbers

• slumbers