with numbers

phrase

—used with adjectives such as bad, good, etc., to indicate someone's ability at using numbers (such as for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)
Ask her to do the books, since she's good with numbers.
I've always been lousy with numbers.

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The tanners made their case on their own material, with numbers, in writing, on time. — Maria Brozman, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Several Texas high school football teams have struggled with numbers this season. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Sherman, Maine — Behind the steering wheel of his silver pickup, Scott Bates fills in the blanks with numbers. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Puerto Rico is consistently hit hard by dengue, with numbers much higher than what’s seen in any of the 50 states. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with numbers

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“With numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20numbers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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