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

Democratic voters are showing up for this year’s primaries in numbers not seen in decades, a pattern emerging across several states that has the party optimistic about its prospects in November when control of Congress will be at stake. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Voters in the Kansas City area cast their ballots ahead of and hit the polls on Tuesday in numbers — at least on the Missouri side of the state line — not seen in recent years. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

However, the Russians and the Iranians have been firing ballistic missiles in numbers that outpace the rate at which Patriot interceptors are being produced. — Tom Bowman, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

There’s power in numbers, and the Hurricanes will be relying on their numbers to have a chance at replicating the kind of success that Bain and Mesidor had last season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for in numbers

• slumbers