"A number of them, I am still waiting to consult."
A growing number of individuals are not waiting for government to make up its mind.
Any number of armed killers could be waiting for him to pass by.
A number of people must be reading his reports and waiting impatiently for an answer.
About 30 people, a number of them holding balloons, were waiting for their plane.
A large number of people wait at the temple for the Karaga's return.
Fortunately, a number of Web sites are waiting to help.
But even if the report is dropped, the subject won't be: a number of alternative statements are waiting in the wings.
A number of other potential candidates, including two congressmen, are also waiting in the wings.
Once you get the number simply hang up, wait a moment and call back your friend collect.