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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That’s due in part to the Fed’s recent hike in interest rates, surging bond yields, geopolitical uncertainty, the ongoing Iran war and a shift in how many investors view the short-term growth of AI stocks. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Audience size still matters, particularly for discovery and brand partnerships, but the more useful question isn’t simply how many people a creator can reach. — Dor Isseroff, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The investigation is dogged by unanswered questions, such as how many people are believed to have taken part in her abduction and whether she was taken by someone who knew her. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Details weren't provided about how many flyers were distributed or how widely in the community they may have been spread. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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