how many
idiom
—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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Puddle Stompers Rain Boots top our list because they're crafted to hold up no matter how many puddles they're put through.
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Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
It has not been confirmed how many episodes season 21 of Grey’s Anatomy will be.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
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Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
It has not been confirmed how many episodes season 21 of Grey’s Anatomy will be.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
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 6 Jun. 2024.
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