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

When Black voters faced threats of violence at the ballot box, the community showed up in numbers that were impossible to ignore. — Kyle Lierman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

His followers grew in numbers as did their intrigue about how to acquire said pints. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Protesters have nonetheless turned out in numbers, despite clashes with police and numerous roadblocks being placed around New Delhi. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 24 July 2026

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

Rhymes for in numbers

• slumbers