as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
In response, in recent months, there were numerous cases of vandalism or arson of Tesla facilities or vehicles in the U.S., as well as waves of peaceful protests at Tesla stores and service centers in North America and Europe.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Among numerous ongoing cases, Johnson v. NCAA was filed in 2019 in Pennsylvania and seeks to have athletes classified as employees who are entitled to minimum wage compensation.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Despite the widespread emotional response to Lector's video and numerous comments expressing interest, a second clip from the creator revealed a heartbreaking update: Lector has yet to receive any interest or visits from potential adopters.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Among numerous ongoing cases, Johnson v. NCAA was filed in 2019 in Pennsylvania and seeks to have athletes classified as employees who are entitled to minimum wage compensation.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Despite the widespread emotional response to Lector's video and numerous comments expressing interest, a second clip from the creator revealed a heartbreaking update: Lector has yet to receive any interest or visits from potential adopters.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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Also in limbo are Olympic sports many of those athletes play and that serve as the main pipeline for a U.S. team that has won the most medals at every Olympics since the downfall of the Soviet Union.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Looking for buyers Blue Diamond will consolidate its local manufacturing operations into other facilities in Turlock and Salida — which are nearer, Rockwell said, to many of the cooperative’s almond farmers.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Shultz also allegedly tried to grab a rifle or the shotgun out of its holder, and at that moment, the deputies shot him multiple times and killed him.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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To maximize impact, a single high-value asset, like a research report, should be repurposed across multiple formats.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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While the investigation is ongoing, and several discoveries are made throughout the season, the police are not much closer to discovering the assailants behind the deadly shooting.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, also known as LAHSA, reported last summer that homelessness declined by 2.2% in the city of L.A., the first decrease in several years.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Its special appeal lies not in overt complexity but in its unwavering consistency and broad appeal, serving as a significant gateway for countless consumers entering the world of tequila.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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And the annals of cinema are filled with countless iconic examples, from Cary Grant in North by Northwest to Tom Cruise in Risky Business to Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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