how many

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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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Authorities had not said how many weapons were fired or publicly detailed what started the dispute. Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Amid the staggering destruction, the question of how many people are missing looms over the country. Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026 There’s also the question of how many of those Americans would actually avail themselves of such benefits. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026 These privacy concerns are also influencing how many individuals use AI tools. David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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