a number of
idiom
: more than two but fewer than many : several
There are a number of different options to choose from.
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Infection rates may surpass 10% in a number of areas where the illness is widespread.
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USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024
Coffered and bamboo stick-like ceilings also accent a number of lounge areas and the billiards room with a bar, respectively.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Back at City Hall, the mayor issued her $12.8-billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, scaling back spending in a number of areas.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with senior Chinese officials and warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Every legislative seat will be on the ballot, and a number of competitive races – including in Democratic-leaning Johnson County – may determine whether Republicans maintain their veto-proof majorities in both the House and the Senate.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Intuit has made a number of improvements to the site over the last year including to the user experience, mobile access, payroll history imports, document uploads, and the payroll runs themselves.
—PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
There are a number of emotional elements in the current show, autobiographically speaking, that harken back to her fascinating early examinations of memory.
—The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024
There are also a number of optional upgrades, like a steel roll cage, Brembo brakes, or a custom livery.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024
Coffered and bamboo stick-like ceilings also accent a number of lounge areas and the billiards room with a bar, respectively.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Back at City Hall, the mayor issued her $12.8-billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, scaling back spending in a number of areas.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with senior Chinese officials and warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Every legislative seat will be on the ballot, and a number of competitive races – including in Democratic-leaning Johnson County – may determine whether Republicans maintain their veto-proof majorities in both the House and the Senate.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Intuit has made a number of improvements to the site over the last year including to the user experience, mobile access, payroll history imports, document uploads, and the payroll runs themselves.
—PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
There are a number of emotional elements in the current show, autobiographically speaking, that harken back to her fascinating early examinations of memory.
—The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024
There are also a number of optional upgrades, like a steel roll cage, Brembo brakes, or a custom livery.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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