How to Use do a number on in a Sentence
do a number on
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The ups and downs can do a number on a player’s emotional state.
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Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2026
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Who knew sleep struggles were also doing a number on our mental health?
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Lia Miller Published,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2026
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Manage Stress Stress does a number on your nightly hibernation, so try your best to keep it in check.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
1 Sep. 2026
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The sun really did a number on it, oxidizing the paint, while water also found its way into one of the engines.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
20 Aug. 2026
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Wrestling with his role in Dez’s downfall does a number on our hero, the ramifications of which are felt throughout Season 2.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Aug. 2026
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