as many as
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—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
As many as 60 students competed for the prize.
They lost by as many as 20 points.
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The Heat fell behind by as many as 29 points in the final minutes.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Per their estimates, there are at least 100 billion planets, but could be as many as one trillion.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Marion led by as many as 32 points in the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles still closed the opening frame up 35-25 after leading by as many as 16, with Harden already up to 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting and very much in control.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Per their estimates, there are at least 100 billion planets, but could be as many as one trillion.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Marion led by as many as 32 points in the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles still closed the opening frame up 35-25 after leading by as many as 16, with Harden already up to 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting and very much in control.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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“As many as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many%20as. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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