numerous incidents

collocation in English

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numerous
adjective
uk
/ˈnjuː.mə.rəs/us
/ˈnuː.mə.rəs/
many:
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incident
noun
uk
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/us
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
an event that is either unpleasant ...
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(Definition ofnumerousandincidentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The phenomenon of intense, prolonged, large and disruptive protests was particularly heightened in 2002, but numerous incidents continue to occur and are often not reported.
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Certain occupational groups or segments of the plebeian classes acted autonomously and collectively in numerous incidents to defend their specific interests.
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There have been numerous incidents over the last five years in which symbols of peace have been displayed by members of the public.
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In recent weeks there have been numerous incidents in which the courts have had to suspend their work and that is profoundly unsatisfactory.
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However, the tide started to change when she got caught up in numerous incidents damaging her image.
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Firstly, the scale of the crimes and the large number of victims are illustrated by the numerous incidents described above.
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There have been numerous incidents of animals dying near and around the plant's area.
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This fragile building has led to numerous incidents, including being the target of vandalism, and constant repairs.
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There are numerous incidents of consumer fireworks being used in a manner that is disrespectful of the communities and neighborhoods where the users live.
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There were numerous incidents of close quarter conflicts between the various companies.
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Homeowners alleging that they installed contaminated drywall have reported numerous incidents of corroding copper and other metals in their homes.
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Guerrillas and newly wealthy drug lords had mutually uneven relations and thus numerous incidents occurred between them.
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Hubbard also described numerous incidents of implanting by hostile alien races which caused traumatic memories in the thetan.
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Studs deludes himself that he's a tough customer who's widely feared and respected, but numerous incidents show that he is not nearly as tough as he imagines.
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Distinctions are made among the types of violence, motives of perpetrators, and the social and cultural context based upon patterns across numerous incidents and motives of the perpetrator.
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Twenty-two percent of accounts were delinquent, not the 4% expected, and police departments around the state were confronted by numerous incidents of the brand new crime of credit card fraud.
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