how many
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—used to ask or talk about an amount
How many people were there?
I was surprised by how many people were there.
How many times do I have to tell you to lock the door?
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What is more interesting is how many would not.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Christine says the intensity of those reactions caught her off guard because, to her, the prank was nothing but funny — and an impressive logistical feat, given how many books her husband wrapped from her own shelves.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
People do not fully understand how many invisible services sit behind a single AI query.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There is no word on how many students fell ill, but on Friday, the health department said the number of students has grown.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Christine says the intensity of those reactions caught her off guard because, to her, the prank was nothing but funny — and an impressive logistical feat, given how many books her husband wrapped from her own shelves.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
People do not fully understand how many invisible services sit behind a single AI query.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There is no word on how many students fell ill, but on Friday, the health department said the number of students has grown.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for how many
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“How many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20many. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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