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The phrase "a number of former" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to several individuals or entities that previously held a certain position or status.
Example: "A number of former employees attended the reunion to reconnect with their old colleagues."
Alternatives: "several past" or "many previous".
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A number of former students remember these presentations with delight.
ONH contains a number of former IRA bombmakers.
A number of former and current editors have expressed support for the foundation.
A number of former parliamentarians have been convicted for submitting false expenses claims.
Catterton, Insight, Archway's board and a number of former executives are defendants in the suit.
A number of former Clinton political allies have signed up with the Clark campaign.
Mr. Shedd was highly praised on Friday by a number of former intelligence officials.
In Thurrock we met a number of former Labour voters who had left us for Ukip.
But a number of former presidents have experienced post-White House distress.
Stratcom, the Coalition press office, is staffed by a number of former Bush campaign workers.
Schneiderman said the investigation was aided significantly by a number of former Barclays employeess.
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