a number of
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: more than two but fewer than many : several
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Woodward has represented a number of Trump’s top associates and aides, including valet Walt Nauta, along with people who were charged over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
That said, a number of things affect range including speed traveled, load weight and driving conditions.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The preliminary agreement, which must be approved by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White, would signal the end of a five-year legal battle after a number of customers filed a lawsuit accusing Siri of recording their conversations without their knowledge or consent.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Fact check: Video altered to claim McConnell had large bandage, 'froze' after fall
The Instagram post combines a number of clips of people speaking about the sightings, including Republican Congressmen Tony Gonzalez of Texas and Chris Smith of New Jersey.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
That said, a number of things affect range including speed traveled, load weight and driving conditions.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The preliminary agreement, which must be approved by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White, would signal the end of a five-year legal battle after a number of customers filed a lawsuit accusing Siri of recording their conversations without their knowledge or consent.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Fact check: Video altered to claim McConnell had large bandage, 'froze' after fall
The Instagram post combines a number of clips of people speaking about the sightings, including Republican Congressmen Tony Gonzalez of Texas and Chris Smith of New Jersey.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“A number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20number%20of. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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