A number of his friends from around the country came down to be with him the day before.

I have a number of American friends who do all they can to break away from such things.

We have a great number of friends who visit the place.

Oh, we could check in with any number of friends, both old and new.

During his stay in the garden a large number of friends came to see him before he left.

He helped a number of his friends in building their houses.

In contrast, a number of her friends are now without health insurance.

I have quite a number of friends who are now fairly high up in the Services.

Lee is still close to a number of friends he made at camp.

What seems odd to us is the number of friends where the woman has changed her name.