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 the TikTok gained traction, Chelsea was stunned by how many viewers connected not only to the surprise itself, but to the emotion on Kinsley’s face.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
The confusion over how many hours should have been taught during the summer session stems from a change to TCC Connect contract terms, according to two TCC Connect faculty members who spoke to the Star-Telegram on condition of anonymity, fearing the college might take action against them.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025
While it was not revealed how many of those threats came from white supremacists, lawmakers in recent years have made an effort to combat the threat of violence from white supremacists.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The team also measured how many particles reached another person.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
The confusion over how many hours should have been taught during the summer session stems from a change to TCC Connect contract terms, according to two TCC Connect faculty members who spoke to the Star-Telegram on condition of anonymity, fearing the college might take action against them.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025
While it was not revealed how many of those threats came from white supremacists, lawmakers in recent years have made an effort to combat the threat of violence from white supremacists.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The team also measured how many particles reached another person.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
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“How many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20many. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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