a number of

1. 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

There are a number of other names flying around.

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Rangers' search for a replacement quickly alighted upon Gerrard, who was of interest to club's American owners in the summer, before a number of issues resulted in him withdrawing from the running.

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It was the latest in a number of recent strikes by the US on boats in international waters it said were involved in "narco-trafficking".

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“We’re seeing that worst-case scenario play out where a number of grocers have decided it’s not worth it to keep the self-checkout lanes open.”

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James went on to a number of industrial and automotive-related businesses before forming the company that later became known as First Brands, under the name Crowne Group.

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