The increasing numbers of people
Hi, take a look at this sentence:
...We also pride ourselves on our friendly service, particularly important for the increasing numbers of people who choose to holiday alone.

My instinct tells me, "the increasing numbers of people" should be 'the increasing number of people'.
The plural "numbers" just doesn't sound quite right.
What's your idea?

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The increasing numbers of people
Hi, take a look at this sentence:
...We also pride ourselves on our friendly service, particularly important for the increasing numbers of people who choose to holiday alone.

My instinct tells me, "the increasing numbers of people" should be 'the increasing number of people'.
The plural "numbers" just doesn't sound quite right.
What's your idea?

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Thanks, Irene, Elijah.

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Number (singular) is correct :)

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I think you're right. I have only heard it as "increasing number."

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