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Much like an all-you-can-eat buffet, predators eventually get tired of them as a singular food source – a strength in numbers strategy that cicadas use to stay alive.
Cats, dogs, turkeys, and even humans eat them, too.
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Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
This observation shows that strength in numbers may matter more than accurate imitation.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Support grew as university leaders sensed strength in numbers, Dr. Pasquerella said, adding that one university president signed and then asked to be removed after receiving pushback.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Sheer strength in numbers may prove handy in deterring other regional players, notably China, which are expanding their own fleets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2020
There’s strength in numbers, and our kids can benefit from it.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
There’s also strength in numbers, as the act of giving inspires others to support meaningful causes.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The process took longer than necessary — years longer, in fact — but the West Coast Conference presidents finally recognized what their peers in the Pac-12 failed to see: The forces of conference realignment value heft and reward strength in numbers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
With strength in numbers, as NouvelleBox grows, so will ethical and sustainable practices in jewelry.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
This observation shows that strength in numbers may matter more than accurate imitation.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Support grew as university leaders sensed strength in numbers, Dr. Pasquerella said, adding that one university president signed and then asked to be removed after receiving pushback.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Sheer strength in numbers may prove handy in deterring other regional players, notably China, which are expanding their own fleets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2020
There’s strength in numbers, and our kids can benefit from it.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
There’s also strength in numbers, as the act of giving inspires others to support meaningful causes.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The process took longer than necessary — years longer, in fact — but the West Coast Conference presidents finally recognized what their peers in the Pac-12 failed to see: The forces of conference realignment value heft and reward strength in numbers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
With strength in numbers, as NouvelleBox grows, so will ethical and sustainable practices in jewelry.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Strength in numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strength%20in%20numbers. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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