how many

phrase

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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However, much of the talk seems to be about how many players miss them, and how much better the conventional type are. Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026 The best predictor of how many ticks are likely to be around each year is how many white-footed mice were present the previous summer, Ostfeld told CNN. Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Delta didn’t specify exactly how many models are in the range, but has unveiled a 164-footer to start with. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Under the contract, there would be no minimum on how many trips the company has to do, according to De Lucio, and its turnaround time and equipment are in line with what the district currently has. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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