The expression 'a number of' needs to be banned!

Here's why...

💡'Zero' and 'one' are also numbers

So, 'a number of' could mean 'zero' or even 'one'!

Obviously, not conveying the intended message!

"A number of" words/ phrases that you can use instead...

☑️Several

☑️Numerous

☑️Many

☑️Some

☑️A few

☑️Multiple

☑️Various

☑️Countless

Add to the list if you know more...

And, hopefully the expression 'a number of' will become obsolete✌🏽

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