How to Use odd number in a Sentence

odd number

noun
  • The odd number of hot dogs sparked debate on the internet.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • That round ended after 15 holes, hence the odd number of holes played over the trip.
    — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Normally, players can only leave the court for a medical issue during a change of ends at the end of a set, or after an odd number of games has been completed.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • The notices are required by both state law and the federal National Voter Registration Act, which requires county clerks to maintain accurate voter records and confirm voters in odd number years.
    — Arkansas Online, 20 Aug. 2025
  • In 2021, also lacking an odd number tie-breaking vote, the commission failed to meet its mandate to submit new maps to the state Legislature based on new 2020 census data and requiring state courts to step in.
    — Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Polish practices from Danny's heritage infuse the season, including celebrating the holiday on Christmas Eve, having an odd number of dishes in their Polish meal, leaving an empty place for deceased ancestors to come visit, and doing a breaking of bread with oplatki, thin Communion-like wafers.
    — Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • For the first time, all four Power 4 conferences will play nine conference games this upcoming season, after the SEC and ACC increased their number to match the Big Ten and Big 12 (the ACC won’t have everyone play nine due to an odd number of members).
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 27 May 2026

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