1.   Arroyave described arriving at the fiesta and noticing a number of black foreigners, an unusual sight at a gathering of members of the Colombian cartels.

2.   About a year ago, Dr. Bailey noticed the number of cases going up in Nashville.

3.   Concern about the rotavirus vaccine arose about four weeks ago, when an epidemiologist noticed an unusual number of intussusception cases in seven states, Dr. Wharton said.

4.   I always notice a number of dog walkers as I wend my way down Riverside Drive.

5.   I noticed a number of track patrons with big cigars.

6.   I have noticed a number of tennis players wearing these shirts.

7.   Notice the number of couples leaving home improvement stores.

8.   People have noticed large numbers of army worm moths in the southern half of Wisconsin in recent weeks, said Phil Pellitteri, UW Extension entomologist in Madison.

9.   Dealers said they had noticed a number of Australian buyers.

10.   For instance, I noticed a number of patrons at the play getting the director, Takonkiat Virawan, to sign their programmes.