numbers: votes and scores

Give votes, scores and odds in numerals:

  • The vote was 51 to 3, with 6 abstentions.
  • The justices ruled 5 to 3 in his favour.
  • The Flames beat the Canucks 3 to 2 (3–2) in overtime.
  • The Netherlands was made favourite at 2 to 1.

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