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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There’s no way to say, with any degree of exactitude, how many times a scene like that has played out during Ovechkin’s career.
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In discussions with festival attendees and critics, it’s been striking how many cinephiles have shared their affection for the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s not a strict limit to how many reusable cups one person can receive, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The Pentagon did not say how many paychecks will be covered by the donation or how many payment cycles.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In discussions with festival attendees and critics, it’s been striking how many cinephiles have shared their affection for the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s not a strict limit to how many reusable cups one person can receive, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The Pentagon did not say how many paychecks will be covered by the donation or how many payment cycles.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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“How many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20many. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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