Microsoft and OpenAI's close partnership shows signs of fraying

This reporting style seems unusual. Haven't noticed it before...(listing the number of people):

    - according to four people familiar with the talks ...
    - according to interviews with 19 people familiar with the relationship ...
    - according to five people with knowledge of his comments.
    - according to two people familiar with Microsoft’s plans.
    - according to five people familiar with the relationship ...
    - according to two people familiar with the call. 
    - according to seven people familiar with the discussions.
    - six people with knowledge of the change said...
    - according to two people familiar with the company’s plan.
    - according to two people familiar with the meeting...
    - according to three people familiar with the relationship.