number work
Britishnoun
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"They had my home address, email address, mobile number, work address, work number - no reason to not contact me at all," she said.
From BBC
They also have Idles’ anger at inequality in society – two of their number work with a social enterprise to help vulnerable young people make music – and raggedly brilliant tunes such as Half Pint Fatherhood will get circle pits instantly opening up.
From The Guardian
When I started grad school I set myself limits – “I will only take a certain amount in loans and force myself to make that number work” – that were, frankly, unrealistic.
From The Guardian
The largest number work in construction, but many also work as welders, electricians or caring for the elderly.
From Seattle Times
A smaller number work in warehouses or on grounds crews.
From Washington Times
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