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 a Deaf person, Allen is also well aware of how many obstacles Deaf children face in Sacramento. Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 But so far, none of them have disclosed what artists will be paid, how many artists have opted in, or how much input individual musicians have over whether their work is used. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 That’s how many game-winning drives Mahomes has posted in his career. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 The campaign preview does not name the participating brands or say how many products will carry BluePass at launch. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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