number of
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LA28 plans to announce partnerships with a number of other local entities that will make a wide variety of items, such as stationery, toys, hats, magnets, candles and pet accessories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will show previously cut clips from a number of episodes including The Jolly Boys' Outing, filmed and based in Margate.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
- quantity of
- a tally of
- amount of
- a count of
- total of