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The phrase "a fall in numbers" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a decrease or decline in a quantity or statistical figure.
Example: "The report indicated a fall in numbers of participants compared to last year."
Alternatives: "a decrease in figures" or "a decline in numbers."
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A fall in numbers means a decline in economic and political clout.
Both schools have seen a fall in numbers of students on their respective rolls.
"We saw a rise in numbers earlier in the year; we saw a fall in numbers across the summer," he said.
The holly blue and red admiral were among the species that did not fare as well, with a fall in numbers for both species compared to 2012.
At the same time, we are seeing fewer older students taking places, and a fall in numbers from the EU," Marchant said.
Francois described factors leading to a recruitment crisis as the "perfect storm", citing high employment rates and an ageing population as reasons behind a fall in numbers.
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Katon says his plaintiffs, who include the council of imams in New Jersey, have noted a fall in number of devotees coming to pray after learning that their places of worship featured on NYPD lists.
The current climate of terrorism paranoia has led to a fall in tourist numbers to Morocco.
Roberts is not concerned that higher tuition fees will mean a fall in the numbers studying science.
Cuts, a fall in student numbers, a drop in the popularity of some courses and becoming more efficient in non-student-facing functions have all played a part.
Of the four large euro-area countries, only Italy suffered a fall in the numbers in work.
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