a number of

Idioms

A collection of persons or things; several. For example, A number of tours are available, or We've visited a number of times. This idiom often is modified by an adjective giving some idea of quantity, as in Only a small number are going. [1300s] Also see any number of.

Example Sentences

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Williams have hit a number of issues.

From BBC

"Pizzagate was totally made up. It was an outrageous allegation that ended up hurting a number of people," Clinton answered, adding, "I can't believe you're even referencing it."

From BBC

Christine Tyler Hill is among a number of creative types who have found people still really love to get things in the mail.

From The Wall Street Journal

A number of high-ranking Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been killed in the conflict.

From Los Angeles Times

The inquiry was also told none of the officers who dealt with the two incidents on 24 May 2020 linked them together on the force's digital logging system, but should have, according to a number of officers who gave evidence.

From BBC

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