as many as
idiom
—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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Nonprofit groups estimate as many as 50,000 Ukrainians have lost one or both limbs in the three-year-old war.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Since the Global 200 began in September 2020, four elite albums — by two superstars — other than the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack have generated as many as four concurrent top five hits.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
With as many as 33% of knowledgeable power plant operators being over the age of 55, the industry risks a crisis if this talent gap isn’t addressed soon.
—Chris McClellen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Miami has one center on a two-way contract: former FAU and Michigan center Vlad Goldin, who is eligible to play in as many as 50 NBA games this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Since the Global 200 began in September 2020, four elite albums — by two superstars — other than the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack have generated as many as four concurrent top five hits.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
With as many as 33% of knowledgeable power plant operators being over the age of 55, the industry risks a crisis if this talent gap isn’t addressed soon.
—Chris McClellen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Miami has one center on a two-way contract: former FAU and Michigan center Vlad Goldin, who is eligible to play in as many as 50 NBA games this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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