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The phrase "a significant drop in the number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a noticeable decrease in quantity or figures, often in contexts like statistics, reports, or analyses.
Example: "The latest survey revealed a significant drop in the number of participants compared to last year."
Alternatives: "a considerable decrease in the number" or "a marked reduction in the number."
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Given the restrictive transfusion policy used in the Netherlands, which has led to a significant drop in the number of blood transfusions [ 11, 20], BSMs are probably used more frequently than strictly necessary on medical grounds.
Australia also brought in mandatory helmet legislation in the 90s and saw a significant drop in the number of cyclists.
Even a significant drop in the number of flights since the economy slowed has not helped much.
AV also led to a significant drop in the number of people voting in Australia – that's why they had to make voting compulsory.
Ucas has reported a significant drop in the number of applications it has received for 2012, compared with the same time last year.
There has been a significant drop in the number of asthmatic children showing up in the hospital's emergency room or being admitted.
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It is however noteworthy that a significant drop in the numbers of ships and men attached to the thematic fleets is evident between 911 and 949.
The increase in number of scans ordered was accompanied by a significant drop in the diagnosis of PE from 22.6% in 2000 to 13% in 2010.
In rural Bafut, a nurse led care initiative for epilepsy resulted in significant drop in the number of seizures [ 60].
JCQ said this was also partly explained by the significant drop in the number of 15-year-olds taking the exam because of the "first results count" rule.
Probably, this is due to the significant drop in the number of observations.
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