a number of things

a number of things
a number of things/reasons/people, etc.
several things, reasons, people, etc.: »

There are a number of factors currently influencing stock-price fluctuations.

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  • a number of things/reasons/people — a number of things/reasons/people, etc. ► several things, reasons, people, etc.: »There are a number of factors currently influencing stock price fluctuations. Main Entry: ↑number …   Financial and business terms

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