The number crept up to four and stopped at five.

Not twice the number of men I can see would stop me.

A number of the women stopped to watch, but no more than that.

A number of people had stopped by the table to talk.

A good number of people stopped to challenge them, to risk a quarter or a buck.

The only difference lies in the number of station stops they call at.

In effect, the number of younger readers increased by 88% but the over 65s stopped coming.

How could any number of ships stop such a thing?

The number 216 and 219 buses stop nearby the station.

The number on the structure sensor had stopped at exactly 2500.