a number of
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: more than two but fewer than many : several
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The tax cut deal that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week packed a number of surprises.
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Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
But, as those who have seen the musical know, the book's fickle nature with regard to intention vs. outcome comes back to haunt Elphaba a number of other times before the story's emotional end.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
After Streep posed a number of questions to Gomez, the three-time Oscar winner invited questions from the audience.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Iris has a number of investments in the health and wellness category.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
But, as those who have seen the musical know, the book's fickle nature with regard to intention vs. outcome comes back to haunt Elphaba a number of other times before the story's emotional end.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
After Streep posed a number of questions to Gomez, the three-time Oscar winner invited questions from the audience.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Iris has a number of investments in the health and wellness category.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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