a number of

Idioms  

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.

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Example Sentences

She advised any businesses struggling to contact their local authority or the FSB for support, but added that a number of funding schemes were due to end on 31 March.

From BBC

Meanwhile Vivienne Westwood featured tartan such as Bruce of Kinnaird in a number of her collections such as Anglomania.

From BBC

One of his proudest moments was being given an honorary doctorate in 2022 and he has since created a number of scholarships to support aspiring artists.

From BBC

A person familiar with Tahnoon’s investment said the sheikh and his team reviewed World Liberty’s plans for “a number of months” before he and “a few co-investors” completed an investment in the company, which the person said didn’t involve G42 money.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tove Taalesen, who is royal correspondent for the Nettavisen website and worked inside the palace for a number of years, believes the crown prince made a big mistake in failing to make his stepson's role clear when he married Mette-Marit in August 2001 and showed the four-year-old to a captive audience from the palace balcony.

From BBC