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The phrase "a certain number of" is correct and can be used in written English
You can use this phrase when referring to an unspecified or unknown quantity of something. For example, "We have a certain number of apples in the basket."
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"A certain number of ships can only process a certain number of people," he said.
A certain number of them are going to get away.
A certain number of stories will be free to read.
A certain number of accidents, however -- and however unfortunate -- will always be inevitable.
A certain number of examinees were lost to follow-up.
"We condition them to pitch a certain number of innings.
"This bet is founded on a certain number of risks".
"It's getting a certain number of balls in the air".
"I want to play in a certain number of matches.
"He didn't wait a certain number of days.
"In France we have a certain number of principles.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com