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a character used to represent a mathematical value a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4

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Recent Examples of numeral It was followed a year later at the same sale by a lacquered turquoise Stella dial model with Arabic numerals and a brown leather strap, which sold in 2021 for HKD 24,375,000 (approximately $3,138,562 according to exchange rates at the time). Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025 Morse code is a system for representing letters, numerals, and punctuation marks using dots, dashes and spaces, first invented by American Samuel F B Morse in the 1800s, according to Britannica. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 Black dials are printed with white numerals and golden minute markers. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Each transaction on a blockchain has a unique algorithm identifier of letters and numerals. Riley McDermid, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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Noun
  • Parts of the southwestern U.S. are forecast to see highs reaching the triple digits this weekend, whilst other areas could see severe thunderstorms and even flooding.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
  • Since each dial only goes up to nine digits, there are only a limited number of combinations that a thief would have to attempt in order to access the bag’s contents.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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  • While some may have valid claims based on new risks or deteriorating conditions in their home countries, the number eligible to stay would be only a fraction of those who might attempt to do so.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Farm Share, a main supplier of free food in the county, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently cut in half the number of semi-trucks packed with cans, produce, and dry goods like rice and beans that find their way to local charities and nonprofits.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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