A number of other witnesses were also talking with investigators, he said.

This case saw the testimony from a number of local witnesses called to give evidence, including the parties.

Although there were a number of witnesses, this event has not been made public.

Keep the number of witnesses down to five or six.

A number of witnesses came forward to testify to his good character.

They cut the number of witnesses for the prosecution by 20, allowing 90.

"We have a number of witnesses from within and without the gang."

Therefore, the actual number of witnesses is not known with certainty.

No rule can be laid down as to the number of witnesses required.

"A number of witnesses tried to make speeches and were cut off."