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The phrase "and admitted a number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the acknowledgment or acceptance of a certain quantity or amount, often in a formal or legal context.
Example: "The committee reviewed the applications and admitted a number of candidates for the scholarship program."
Alternatives: "and accepted several" or "and acknowledged a number".
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On 25 May however, BP revealed details of its internal inquiry into the spill and admitted "a number of companies are involved, including BP, and it is simply too early – and not up to us – to say who is at fault".
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