a number of

idiom

: more than two but fewer than many : several

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Despite the bye week, the 49ers listed a number of noteworthy players as questionable: wide receivers Deebo Samuel (oblique, rib) and Jauan Jennings (hip), defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and safety Malik Mustapha (calf). —

Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company. —

Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024 Turn on newer features Recent iOS and Android updates include a number of new functions designed to make thefts less attractive. —

Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024 All 100 state House seats are also up for grabs, along with several state Senate seats and a number of local races. —

Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a number of