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The phrase "a number of compliments" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to multiple compliments received or given, often in a context of praise or appreciation. Example: "After her presentation, she received a number of compliments from her colleagues about her insights and delivery."
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A number of compliments came my way, but many people, including the C.E.O.
The included cord is a braided white nylon affair which is durable and relatively easy to hide away, however: I ran a cable holder like you might use for a wall-mounted TV to disguise mine, and I've received a number of compliments on how well it blends in with the rest of the decor.
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In the years since the phrase became a cliché, I have received any number of compliments for my supposed ability to "think outside the box".
"In the years since the phrase became a cliché, I have received any number of compliments for my supposed ability to 'think outside the box,' " Mr. Page writes in "Parallel Play" (an expanded version of material published in The New Yorker).
A number of reviews complimented the transposition of the Simpsons television series to a video game.
There are a number of ways of complimenting their relationship, from talking about how compatible they are, how they work together as a team, how they really balance each other out, or how you can tell just by looking at them that they are completely in love.
I ate Oysters Rockefeller at Antoine's (the dish was invented there around 1891) and a number of other delicacies, compliments of my corporate expense account.
Susan did, however, receive a very high number of compliments from clients about how exceedingly helpful she was in her role at the time in an entry-level administrative position.
A number of outsiders have complimented H.P.'s board for its decisive action, noting that the company's board has operated under a microscope because of past transgressions.
Number of compliments: To facilitate conversation on Yelp, the site offers a set of compliments.
After a show at Khary's daughter's school, Khary made sure to compliment a number of the 8th graders on what an excellent job they had done.
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