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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Just look at how many Oscar nominees now start out at those two festivals — five of this year’s Best Picture hopefuls started at the two festivals with Cannes titles Anora and Emilia Perez and Venice entry The Brutalist dominating this year’s U.S. awards scene. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 For its part, Reddit doesn't publicly disclose how many Reddit posts involve generative AI use. —

Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025 But even if Cousins becomes free and wants to keep playing, there could be competition for his services depending on how many teams want a veteran quarterback — and if players such as Stafford, Derek Carr, Geno Smith or Russell Wilson become available. —

Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 Certainly, infidelity can change how many others might regard somebody. —

Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for how many