Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
The phrase "a number of programmes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to multiple programmes or initiatives, often in a context where you want to emphasize the variety or quantity.
Example: "The organization has launched a number of programmes aimed at improving community health."
Alternatives: "several programmes" or "various programmes".
Exact(59)
Manchester University, for example, has a number of programmes targeted at families with little tradition of further education.
George Osborne's emergency budget made no pretence about the need for steep reductions in spending in a number of programmes.
The agency had taken steps to mitigate the loss, by reduced costs on a number of programmes.
The poor are helped by a number of programmes, some of them now creaking under the strain.
The short has always had its place at the Cannes film festival, with a number of programmes playing both in and out of competition.
We have developed a number of programmes, which look to enhance performance, confidence and personal growth that so many are now seeking to achieve.
He has worked on a number of programmes from his base in the north west, including Look North, North West Tonight and Granada Reports.
Finally, there are a number of programmes with proven records of turning around the lives of young people in crisis and with entrenched behavioural difficulties.
She added that a number of programmes, such as The One Show and Watchdog, are perfect formats for bringing through new talent.
However, despite FBC paying the broadcaster significant amounts of money to broadcast a number of programmes, Ofcom said it could not conclude its editorial independence had been undermined.
Similar(1)
He has, we are told, a number of programme ideas he wishes to develop.
More suggestions(17)
a handful of programmes
a clump of programmes
a number of thoughts
a number of things
a number of reasons
a number of times
a season of programmes
a number of counterproofs
a number of successes
a lot of programmes
a number of systems
a trio of programmes
a couple of programmes
a result of programmes
a number of explanations
a number of gods
a plethora of programmes
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
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