as many

phrase

: the same in number
saw three plays in as many days

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In the area that later became the United States, as many as 600,000 Native Americans were enslaved during this period, with many more stolen from families into the twentieth century through boarding school, fostering, and adoption programs. Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 The 27-year-old had 27 points (including an overtime-winning goal at Madison Square Garden) in 60 games last year and has had as many as 41 in a season during his career. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 His first pass is a completion, and the Seahawks have two first downs in as many plays. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 In many companies, including ours, there is an incentive to argue for as many resources as possible while keeping the revenue commitment achievable. Sebastian Guth, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as many

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as many was circa 1540

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“As many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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