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 nursery grew up to as many as 225,000 young trees.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
The Suns led 62-56 at the half but opened it up in the third quarter, leading by as many as 18 before ending the period with a 97-83 lead.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
That all came against a backdrop of who would succeed Powell as chair when his term expires in May, with as many as 11 candidates considered during an interview process led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
The Bulls pulled into 59-all tie at halftime on Huerter’s cutting layup after falling behind by 10 early and trailing by as many as 13 in the first quarter after the Magic went on a 14-0 run.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
The Suns led 62-56 at the half but opened it up in the third quarter, leading by as many as 18 before ending the period with a 97-83 lead.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
That all came against a backdrop of who would succeed Powell as chair when his term expires in May, with as many as 11 candidates considered during an interview process led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
The Bulls pulled into 59-all tie at halftime on Huerter’s cutting layup after falling behind by 10 early and trailing by as many as 13 in the first quarter after the Magic went on a 14-0 run.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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