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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 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
  • The oil’s powerhouse formula has a number of benefits, including brightening skin and fading age spots.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • One of the main suspects was George Hodel, a doctor who was friends with a number of celebrities and reportedly held hedonistic parties.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026
  • On June 4, Read filed a lawsuit and released a number of disturbing text messages sent by Proctor and Goode.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Although Rashid has completed a number of residential interiors, this is his first time designing a whole house.
    — Dean Kaufman, Curbed, 30 June 2026
  • As an influencer, Ponce has worked with a number of brands, including L’Oréal, Adidas and Alo.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Friedman also struck down a number of those new restrictions, but the escort policy has remained in place as the Pentagon pursued an appeal.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • There are a number of ways to bet on soccer -- there is the moneyline, which includes the 90 minutes, and then up to another 30 minutes of extra time.
    — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • According to appraisers and experts on vintage fabrics, a number of things contribute to a fabric becoming a collectable.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • At his first meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh took a number of steps to move away from forward guidance.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • However, a number of other teams will have the requisite cap space to sign him, including the Golden State Warriors.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Three people died of drug overdoses after attending events there, and in recent years a number of dead bodies were retrieved from the nearby Newtown Creek.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Budget-minded car shoppers can still choose from a number of models that retail for under $30,000 and get cash-saving fuel economy.
    — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Investigators who arrived at the scene noticed that a number of his personal items, as well as his 1985 Oldsmobile, were missing.
    — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • How to find pools, splashpads in Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia has a number of public pools and splashpads to stop by this summer.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • The building, in the heart of Chelsea’s gallery district, is home to a number of commercial tenants and owners, including fashion designer Calvin Klein.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Senior Iranian officials attended the procession, as well as a number of foreign dignitaries.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026

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