How to Use a number of in a Sentence

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  • In their place, City have signed a number of younger players with a point to prove.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • But some unorthodox beauty turned heads at a number of shows.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • The film was a huge critical success and won a number of awards in Australia.
    Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • When Meyers was younger, he was charged a number of times with misdemeanors for passing bad checks.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Dell offers a number of loadouts for this laptop, but this one has the most impressive discount.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The party featured a number of games for guests to play, and winners received tickets to be put toward a raffle.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
  • The nations have met on a number of occasions at the World Cup or Euros.
    James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • This has been reported on, but the director used AI to augment a number of shots in the film.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • Over the years, a number of prominent mathematicians tried to prove this guess of their forebears.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • With a new head coach and a major tournament tying up a number of senior players, there is a chance for a player to make their mark.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • But a number of Sacramento bars, restaurants, and coffee shops have come up with a way to lure customers, even on the hottest days.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • But a quick Google search led me to a number of former crashes, all similar in nature to this one, some fatal, some not.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • Our bargaining team reached agreement with the union on a number of issues and remains ready to continue discussions at any time.
    News Desk, Artforum, 30 June 2026
  • My process mining company has worked with a number of mid-market organizations.
    Prathamesh Bhingarde, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • That track may debut on a number of Billboard rankings shortly, and perhaps earn her another win on both of the global rundowns.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The area is home to a number of businesses that cater to Charlotte’s Latino community.
    Diamy Wang july 13, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Beyond its lack of reissues, the Ginger Air Jordan 16 is unique for a number of reasons.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 July 2026
  • While overall video game revenue has remained steady, the sector is being reshaped by a number of trends, notably the rise of mobile and casual gaming.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • Authorities in the Belgian capital said that a number of charred bodies had been found in an elevator at the site.
    ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • In 2024, the Jayhawks lost a number of winnable games in late moments before nearly saving their season late.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • There is already a quarantine in place in parts of more than a dozen Texas counties, and a number of states have also restricted livestock movement from the state.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Gus also displayed a number of injuries, including fractured and healed bones in several ribs and gastralia, as well as bite marks to several skull bones.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • More recently, democratic socialists have seen a number of wins in congressional races.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Such adoption is important for a number of reasons, but two in particular should stand out to investors and policymakers alike.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Despite rising costs, a number of properties throughout the country are keeping prices affordable to entice thrill-seekers.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Seven members of Iran’s military personnel were killed during the attack, while a number of others were injured.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The oil’s powerhouse formula has a number of benefits, including brightening skin and fading age spots.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 June 2026

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