weight of numbers

1. The power, influence, or advantage achieved by having large number of people or things acting together. People seem not to be realizing that the weight of numbers turning out to support this political movement has turned it into a force to be reckoned with. Companies that believe they'll remain relevant through the sheer weight of numbers they employ are those that come crashing down the hardest.

2. Various statistical elements that, when taken together, create a clear influence or advantage. The youngest player in the tournament, she has, through the sheer weight of numbers, earned a top-seeded position, outranking established veterans who haven't had as wildly successful seasons.

weight of ˈnumbers

the combined power, strength or influence of a group: They got what they wanted by sheer weight of numbers.

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释义	weight of numbers weight of numbers 1. The power, influence, or advantage achieved by having large number of people or things acting together. People seem not to be realizing that the weight of numbers turning out to support this political movement has turned it into a force to be reckoned with. Companies that believe they'll remain relevant through the sheer weight of numbers they employ are those that come crashing down the hardest. 2. Various statistical elements that, when taken together, create a clear influence or advantage. The youngest player in the tournament, she has, through the sheer weight of numbers, earned a top-seeded position, outranking established veterans who haven't had as wildly successful seasons. See also: number, of, weight Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. weight of ˈnumbers the combined power, strength or influence of a group: They got what they wanted by sheer weight of numbers. See also: number, of, weight Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: force of numbers a couple of (people or things) couple couple of big and bold come from far and wide along the beaten track beaten chief (there are) too many chiefs and not enough Indians References in periodicals archive "There is concern among the population writ large that there is an undermining through general immigration and the weight of numbers that we have got, and Islam as well, that our culture is being buried by this, being sort of pushed aside," he told reporters. British culture buried, says Ukip leader But Mourinho bolstered his midfield after the break and United were able to force City back through sheer weight of numbers. ROUND BY ROUND Sheer weight of numbers gives the largest specialty, internal medicine, the largest demand --11,411 total applicants --and the biggest difference between that demand and the number of PGY-1 positions offered: 6,770 slots, leaving 4,641 new doctors to settle for another specialty, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Which specialties are sitting at residents' popular table? Sheer weight of numbers gives the largest specialty, internal medicine, the largest demand -11,411 total applicants--and the biggest difference between that demand and the number of PGY-1 positions offered: 6,770 slots, leaving 4,641 new doctors to settle for another specialty, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Which specialties are sitting at residents' popular table? However, I do not doubt that future generations will meet any challenges to ensure the nation's infrastructure does not collapse through sheer weight of numbers. Keeping the faith So, if it is to happen, the sheer weight of numbers needs to be more in favour of the fairer sex. Costa job won't cut it over here O'Driscoll's future cap-haul predictions are backed up by the weight of numbers Italy will bring to Dublin on Saturday. My record is there for someone to break - O'Driscoll As urbanisation, overcrowding and scarcities increase, policies and the planet itself become overwhelmed by weight of numbers. Population will trump all other considerations; Letters Cleveland Juniors played to their strengths and all too often thwarted attacks by sheer weight of numbers. Westcott strikes to catch Lions on the rebound There is no batsman banging the door down through weight of numbers. That Ricky Ponting, who could not rediscover past glories earlier in the summer, clearly tops the Sheffield Shield runs' list highlights the lack of talent coming through." Australia lacks batting talent to bounce back from Indian Test debacle during Ashes Their sheer weight of numbers were too much for Cooke to handle and she was a spent force when Emma Pooley accelerated near the end. Cooke vows to give her all in pursuit of regaining crown We both are taken aback by the sheer weight of numbers. Dealing with extra baggage During the protest in question there were over 500 demonstrators and the weight of numbers meant that the army quickly lost the ability to control of the situation. 'Undercover Israeli Combatants Threw Stones at IDF Soldiers in Demonstrations' "Then I saw them basically surround Stephen and he went down through sheer weight of numbers. WHITE MOB TOOK JUST 10 SECONDS TO KILL STEPHEN; Old Bailey hears gang 'shouted and cheered' Witness Royston Westbrook told how the 18-year-old was surrounded and brought to the ground by "the sheer weight of numbers". 10 SECONDS TO TAKE STEPHEN; Killers were 'shouting and cheering'
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