a number of
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: more than two but fewer than many : several
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That said, a number of territories remain open on the film.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
The band Metallica said its foundation, All Within My Hands, will donate $500,000 to a number of local charities assisting victims.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Woodward has represented a number of Trump’s top associates and aides, including valet Walt Nauta, along with people who were charged over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
That said, a number of things affect range including speed traveled, load weight and driving conditions.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
The band Metallica said its foundation, All Within My Hands, will donate $500,000 to a number of local charities assisting victims.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Woodward has represented a number of Trump’s top associates and aides, including valet Walt Nauta, along with people who were charged over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
That said, a number of things affect range including speed traveled, load weight and driving conditions.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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