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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As prices push higher and the wealth gap widens, how many people will be able to afford to buy art?
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
So far, neither the Governor's office nor the Attorney General has said how many claims have been submitted.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
One wonders how many Premier League clubs are monitoring Kane’s situation and would be disappointed by his decision to stay at Bayern Munich.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
More importantly, Becht said, collecting accurate data on how many people are experiencing homelessness allows the county to apply for the necessary resources to tackle the crisis.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
So far, neither the Governor's office nor the Attorney General has said how many claims have been submitted.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
One wonders how many Premier League clubs are monitoring Kane’s situation and would be disappointed by his decision to stay at Bayern Munich.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
More importantly, Becht said, collecting accurate data on how many people are experiencing homelessness allows the county to apply for the necessary resources to tackle the crisis.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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“How many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20many. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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